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Operator's Manual
LH318XA
LH358EA/LH358XA
Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
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Important Notice! Safety Definitions ................................................ ii
I. General Safety Precautions ........................................................... 1
II. How to Get Service ........................................................................ 3
III. Oil and Fuel Specifications ............................................................. 3
IV. Before Starting Your Engine ........................................................... 4
V. Starting Your Engine ...................................................................... 8
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ........................... 12
VII. Maintenance ................................................................................ 12
VIII. Transporting Your Engine ............................................................. 15
IX. Storing your Engine ...................................................................... 15
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires ................................... 17
XI. Maintenance Intervals ................................................................... 18
Emission Control System Warranty ............................................. 21
XII. Warranty Information ..................................................................... 22
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(English) 12/01/06
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement ... 20 Emission Control System Warranty ... 21 XII. Warranty Information ... 22 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 181-630-14 (English) 12/01/06... -
Page 2: Important Notice! Safety Definitions
Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in this manual, 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. ©Copyright 2006... -
Page 3: General Safety Precautions
WARNING Read equipment manufacturer’s manual and this material thoroughly before using this engine. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. Call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com if you have any questions. A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning... - Page 4 NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor. WARNING Use of this engine on fun-carts, go-karts or mini-bikes could result in serious injury or death. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.
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Page 5: 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402. www.TecumsehPower.com Visit our web site at... -
Page 6: Before Starting Your Engine
Alcohol). The use of alternative fuels such as E85 CAUTION or E20 are not recommended for use in Tecumseh engines. Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may cause internal engine damage. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that will occur from use of fuels, other than those listed in the Operator’s... - Page 7 B. Filling Oil Sump 1. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. See Figure 8. 3. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 4.
- Page 8 See Figure 12. 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 13. 6. Be sure fuel valve (optional) is open. See Figure 14.
- Page 9 If the engine is not equipped with a CLIMATE GUARD air cleaner, a CLIMATE GUARD Conversion Kit is available at any Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figure 15. If the engine is equipped with a CLIMATE GUARD, no changes need to be made when changing from summer to winter operation.
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Page 10: Starting Your Engine
If you are unable to start this engine WARNING after following instructions in this 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 11 CHOKE” position, move Choke Control to “FULL CHOKE” position and start engine. 10. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 9, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
- Page 12 B. Engines with Recoil Starters 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Move engine Stop Switch or Low Oil Shutdown Switch to “ON”, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 23 and 24. 3.
- Page 13 CHOKE” position, move Choke Control to “FULL CHOKE” position and start engine. 11. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 10, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
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Page 14: Stopping Your Engine And Short-Term Storage
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions. To avoid unsupervised operation of WARNING an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key, if provided. - Page 15 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. D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure.
- Page 16 Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. F. Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). For operation at higher elevations, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
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Page 17: Transporting Your Engine
VIII. Transporting Your Engine NEVER transport this engine inside WARNING another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is any gasoline in the tank. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite. If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close WARNING the fuel shut off valve, if equipped, and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle, such... - Page 18 To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in the following method below: NOTES Tecumseh recommends using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer plus Fuel System Cleaner as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. This product is available from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
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Page 19: Preventing Forest, Brush And Grass Fires
To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the muffler on your engine. For example, the muffler discharge will have a spark arrester cover that reads “Tecumseh Screen Type 36085”. If your engine does not have a spark arrester, you may purchase one from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. -
Page 20: Maintenance Intervals
XI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. You may also call Tecumseh Power company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com to... - Page 21 Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance 1. Replace Paper Filter 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 Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer...
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Page 22: California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement
In other states, 1997 and later model year engines are also warranted for two years. If, during such warranty period, any emission-related part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship, the part will be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Power Company OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator’s... -
Page 23: Emission Control System Warranty
4. Repair or replacement of any warranted, emissions- related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet. The emission Regulations may be different for your country. The emissions Control Warranty Statement is only applicable to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references “Emissions Regulations”. -
Page 24: Warranty Information
(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. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser.