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Tecumseh LH318EA (HM80-90) Operator's Manual

Tecumseh LH318EA (HM80-90) Operator's Manual

Four-cycle engine • horizontal crankshaft • air-cooled
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LH318EA
LH358EA
OH195EA/OH195EP
OH318EA
Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions ........................................ ii
I. General Safety Precautions ..............................................................1
II. How to Get Service...........................................................................4
III. Oil and Fuel Specifications ...............................................................5
IV. Before Starting Your Engine..............................................................6
V. Starting Your Engine .......................................................................10
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ..............................18
VII. Transporting Your Recreational Vehicle..........................................18
VIII. Maintenance ...................................................................................18
IX. Storing Your Engine ........................................................................25
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires .....................................27
XI. Maintenance Intervals.....................................................................28
Emission Control System Warranty ................................................37
XII. Warranty Information ......................................................................38
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement...36 Emission Control System Warranty ..........37 XII. Warranty Information ..............38 www.TecumsehPower.com Visit our web site at Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 181-1269-14 (English) 01/01/07...
  • Page 2 Tecumseh Power Sport engine. If you use an improper, non- appropriate safety equipment. approved and/or wrong sized engine, there is a potential for...

  • Page 3: General Safety Precautions

    Failure to flame many feet away from engine. To do so can result in serious injury or death. Call Tecumseh prevent injury or death from fuel fires, Power Company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit follow these instructions: www.TecumsehPower.com if you have any questions.
  • Page 4 (see equipment manufacturer’s manual). Not everyone who is allowed to operate or ride in the vehicle is capable of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling this Tecumseh Power Sport Engine. Tecumseh recommends the following: • An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to refuel this engine.
  • Page 5 G. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figure 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur.

  • Page 6: How To Get Service

    II. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact your nearest Authorized 2083 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402. TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY www.TecumsehPower.com...

  • Page 7: Oil And Fuel Specifications

    Using multigrade oil above 32 F (0 C) will increase oil Synthetic consumption. SAE10W40 is not recommended. Tecumseh Part No. 730263 or SAE 0W30 Oil sump capacities vary with each model. Tecumseh -20 F 20 F 32 F 32 F...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Your Engine

    For stop switch locations, see Figure 13 on page 8. For questions about the pre-ride checklist for this engine, contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402.
  • Page 9 Figure 10. Engine Oil Level dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. I. Oil Fill Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill plug see "II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil fill Plug)"...
  • Page 10 C. Engine Stop Switch Power Sport Engines are equipped with an Engine Stop Switch. This rocker switch is used to shut off the ignition that supplies the spark plug with power. Pressing the switch to the “OFF” position will turn the engine off when it is running.
  • Page 11 See Figure 15. Figure 15. Fuel Cap Insert Disposal Symbol Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure 16. Front View E.

  • Page 12: Starting Your Engine

    OH318EA See Figure 20. manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. For example: •...
  • Page 13 Figure 20. OH318EA Figure 19. OH195EA/OH195EP Model 181-1269-14 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator’s Manual Page 11...
  • Page 14 6. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts, repeat steps 2 thru 4. 7. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 6, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
  • Page 15 II. Engine with Choke 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Be sure fuel valve is open, if provided. See Figure 21. 3. Move Choke Control to “FULL CHOKE” position. NOTES Some engines are equipped with a horizontal mounted choke control.
  • Page 16 2 thru 7 to restart engine. 9. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
  • Page 17 5. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts, repeat steps 2 thru 4. 6. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 5, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
  • Page 18 II. Engine With Choke 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Be sure fuel valve is open, if provided. See Figure 28 on page 15. 3. Move Choke Control to “FULL CHOKE” position. NOTES Some engines are equipped with a horizontal mounted choke control.
  • Page 19 2 thru 7 to restart engine. 9. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.

  • Page 20: Stopping Your Engine And Short-Term Storage

    VI. Stopping Your Engine and VIII. Maintenance Short-Term Storage An adult should perform maintenance WARNING Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s on this engine. Only allow children to instructions. perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. To avoid unsupervised operation of a WARNING recreational vehicle, especially by...
  • Page 21 A. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. • Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 3 months or every 25 operating hours thereafter;...
  • Page 22 .030 in. (0.76mm) if necessary. See Figure 41. 5. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. 1. .030 in. (0.76mm) Gap 2. Electrodes 3.
  • Page 23 Type A, B, C, D or E. See Figure 42 thru Figure 46. Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. NOTE Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Air Cleaners. 1. Base I. Servicing Foam Pre-Filters 2.
  • Page 24 F. Type “B” Air Cleaner 1. Turn cover to left (counterclockwise) and remove it and paper filter from base. See Figure 43. 2. Discard filter. 3. Clean cover and base thoroughly. 4. Install new paper filter into cover. 5. Position clean cover and filter against base with tab on cover inserted into lower left corner of slot in base.
  • Page 25 H. Climate Guard® Anti-Icing Air Cleaners Some engines may be equipped with a Climate Guard anti- icing air cleaner that prevents ice from forming in the carburetor when the engine is run at temperatures below ° ° 32 F (0 C). Engines equipped with the baffle will have an opening which draws warm air from the muffler into the air cleaner housing.
  • Page 26 ° 3. Winter Position—below 32 F (0 C) • Alternator maintenance/repairs 4. Snowflake Symbol See your equipment manufacturer’s instructions and an Figure 47. Air Cleaner Cover Positions Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Page 24 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator’s Manual 181-1269-14...

  • Page 27: Storing Your Engine

    Do not make any engine adjustments. Factory settings are A. Short Term/Seasonal Storage satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Clean Engine K. Carburetor Before servicing the engine remove the blower housing. In...
  • Page 28 NOTES NOTE Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from Tecumseh recommends using ULTRA-FRESH™ or Fuel carburetor. See "I. Clean Engine" instructions on page 25. Saver Plus Gasoline Stabilizer plus Fuel System Cleaner as If you have prepared your fuel for short term storage it is not...

  • Page 29: Preventing Forest, Brush And Grass Fires

    For example, the muffler discharge 3. Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from will have a spark arrester cover that reads “Tecumseh spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is Screen Type 36085”.

  • Page 30: Maintenance Intervals

    1. Change Oil Maintenance is one of the most important things that you 2. Clean Foam Pre-Filter can do to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, Date_______________Owner/Dealer contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Date_______________Owner/Dealer Dealer.
  • Page 31 Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 200 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Spark Plug 1. Replace Paper Element 2. Check Spark Plug Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer...
  • Page 32 Page 30 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator’s Manual 181-1269-14...
  • Page 33 NOTES 181-1269-14 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator’s Manual Page 31...
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  • Page 35 NOTES 181-1269-14 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator’s Manual Page 33...
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  • Page 37 NOTES 181-1269-14 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator’s Manual Page 35...

  • Page 38: California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement

    Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”) carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, which is provided to you by Tecumseh Power Company pursuant crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control to California law. Tecumseh Power Company also provides to system.

  • Page 39: Emission Control System Warranty

    California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). The ECS Warranty 6. Tecumseh Power Company shall be liable for damages to Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is...

  • Page 40: Warranty Information

    EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. Neither Tecumseh nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties, representations, or promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the engine or any of its parts, other than as set forth herein. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR FITNESS FOR...

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