Tecumseh LEV80 Operator's Manual
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- Operator's manual (20 pages) ,
- Handbook (124 pages) ,
- Technician's handbook (124 pages)
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THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY
AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH
THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR TECUMSEH ENGINE.
THESE SYMBOLS
MAY APPEAR ON
THE ENGINE:
THIS ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MANDATED MECHANISM WHICH STOPS THE ENGINE. DO NOT INTERFERE WITH OR BYPASS THIS MECHANISM. PARTS
OF THE MECHANISM MAY BE SUBJECT TO WEAR AND MUST BE CHECKED ONCE A YEAR BY AN AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. IN THE EVENT THE
MECHANISM FAILS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOT USE THE ENGINE UNTIL CORRECTED BY A TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET.
California Proposition 65
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA
AND U.S. EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES, are
certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, include the following
emission control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped); Do not include any
user adjustable features - therefore no other adjustments are needed.
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
À À
A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL.
Be sure original container is marked:
A.P.I. service "SF" - "SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32
F; 0
0
Tecumseh specially formulated oil is available at any Authorized
Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730225.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32
F; 0
0
Tecumseh specially formulated oil is available at any Authorized
Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730226.
DO NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.
USING MULTIGRADE OIL WILL INCREASE OIL CONSUMP-
TION.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S.
pints) .62 liter.
Á Á
A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR, UNLEADED
PREMIUM, OR REFORMULATED AUTOMOTIVE GASO-
LINE ONLY. DO NOT USE LEADED GASOLINE.
NOTE:
DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL
(WOOD ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or grain
alcohol ("Gasohol"), or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether), may be used but requires special care when engine is unused
for extended periods.
See "STORAGE" instructions on Page 5.
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean, covered
containers. Use clean fill funnels.
Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or
stored for long periods.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FAST
SLOW
WARNING:
C) USE SAE30 OIL.
0
C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
0
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
MODEL AND
D.O.M. DECAL
LOCATED
UNDER COVER
(IF SO EQUIPPED)
RECOIL STARTER
STARTER HANDLE
SPARK PLUG
WIRE
SPARK PLUG
OIL DRAIN PLUG
(IF SO EQUIPPED)
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for
TECUMSEH
LEV80
LEV100
MODELS
LEV115
LEV120
ROTARY MOWER ENGINE
ROTARY MOWER ENGINE
WITH BRAKE ASSIST
VERTICAL CRANKSHAFT
AIR COOLED FOUR-CYCLE
PRIMER
9-1-98
OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK
(IF SO EQUIPPED)
CARBURETOR
MUFFLER
OIL FILL
PLUG
(IF SO
EQUIPPED)
OIL DRAIN PLUG
BOTTOM OF ENGINE
Figure 1
TVS90
TVS100
TVS105
TVS115
TVS120
181-657-14
PRESS IN AND LIFT
HERE TO RELEASE
COVER
FUEL FILL CAP
FUEL
TANK
AIR CLEANER
PRIMER
(IF SO EQUIPPED)
181-657-14
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Page 1: California Proposition 65 Warning
THIS ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MANDATED MECHANISM WHICH STOPS THE ENGINE. DO NOT INTERFERE WITH OR BYPASS THIS MECHANISM. PARTS OF THE MECHANISM MAY BE SUBJECT TO WEAR AND MUST BE CHECKED ONCE A YEAR BY AN AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. IN THE EVENT THE MECHANISM FAILS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOT USE THE ENGINE UNTIL CORRECTED BY A TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. -
Page 2: Before Starting
STARTING BEFORE STARTING NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTI- À À LATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOX- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE IDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS. EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED. KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM Á... -
Page 3: Maintenance
STARTING (Continued) RETAINING POST ENGINE WITH PRIMER AND CHOKE 1) Move control lever (figure 4) to “CHOKE” or “START” (see equipment SPARK PLUG manufacturer’s instructions). NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move control lever to “FAST” instead of “CHOKE”. 2) When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position between pushes. -
Page 4: Air Cleaner
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER. Replace once a year or every 100 operating hours, more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. AIR CLEANER TYPES Replacement filters are available at any Authorized Tecumseh COVER Service Outlet. COVER B. -
Page 5: Adjustments
CARBURETOR: Remove any clippings, dirt, or chaff from exterior of engine. If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest AUTHO- RIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. Engine performance should Å Å BATTERY not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher... -
Page 6: Warranty And Repair
Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP, except as provided below. This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER (i) any Tecumseh engine or part(s) thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and/or used on any commercial or rental track, or (ii) defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new Tecumseh engines or parts or by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the new Tecumseh engine or part. -
Page 7: California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement
As the utility or lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required mainte- nance listed in your Owner’s Manual, but Tecumseh Products Co. will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written evidence of the performance of all scheduled maintenance. -
Page 8: Emission Control System Warranty
Tecumseh Products Co. ECS Warranty obligations. 9. Unapproved add-on or modified parts may not be used to modify or repair a Tecumseh Products Co. engine. Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Tecumseh Products Co. shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Products Co.
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