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Tecumseh Power OV195EA Operator's Manual

Four-cycle engine, vertical crankshaft, air-cooled
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OV195EA/OV195XA
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical 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............................................................... 4
IV. Before Starting Your Engine............................................................. 5
V. Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ 7
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ............................. 13
VII. Maintenance .................................................................................. 13
VIII. Transporting Your Engine............................................................... 17
IX. Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... 18
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires..................................... 20
XI. Maintenance Intervals .................................................................... 20
Emission Control System Warranty ............................................... 29
XII. Warranty Information...................................................................... 30
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(English) 6/01/08

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Operator’s Manual OV195EA/OV195XA Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions...ii I. General Safety Precautions ... 1 II. How to Get Service ... 3 III. Oil and Fuel Specifications... 4 IV. Before Starting Your Engine... 5 V.
  • Page 2 The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company.

  • Page 3: General Safety Precautions

    I. 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. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.
  • Page 4 E. DO NOT Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor. WARNING Use of this engine on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can result in serious injury or death.

  • 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 TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. www.TecumsehPower.com Visit our web site at Register Your TecumsehPower Engine...

  • Page 6: Oil And Fuel Specifications

    III. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Oil To operate engine you need to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. In addition, you need to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of oil to operate properly. NOTES The oil sump capacity is 21 ounces or 1-1/4 U.S.

  • Page 7: Before Starting Your Engine

    IV. Before Starting Your Engine A. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in. •...
  • Page 8 C. Filling Fuel Tank An adult should fuel this engine. WARNING WARNING NEVER allow children to refuel this engine. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 9: Starting Your Engine

    V. Starting Your Engine To avoid serious injury or death, an WARNING adult should start this engine. Only allow children to start engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. If you are unable to start this engine WARNING after following instructions in this manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower...
  • Page 10 5. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine. 6. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6 and try again. 8.
  • Page 11 III. Primer Bulb and Choke In Temperatures Above 40°F (5°C): Follow instructions in Section A.I. See "I. Primer Bulb Only" instructions on page 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. In Temperatures Below 40°F (5°C): 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
  • Page 12 7. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position and start engine. 8. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “FAST” position, move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” position and start engine. 9.
  • Page 13 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position between pushes. See Figure 22. NOTES Be sure to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times.
  • Page 14 III. Primer Bulb and Choke In Temperatures above 40°F (5°C): Follow instructions in Section B.I. See "I. Primer Bulb Only" instructions on page 10. In Temperatures below 40°F (5°C): 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2.

  • Page 15: 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 16 2. Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely. 3. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 30. 4. Clean area around oil drain plug. See Figure 30. 5.
  • Page 17 B. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas: • Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Air Inlet • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire.
  • Page 18 D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Your air cleaner periodically needs to be cleaned or replaced. NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation.

  • Page 19: Transporting Your Engine

    E. Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). For operation at higher elevations, contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. F.

  • Page 20: Storing Your Engine

    IX. Storing Your Engine A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers •...
  • Page 21 II. Oil Cylinder Bore When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel CAUTION may spray from spark plug hole. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figures 38 and 39. •...

  • Page 22: Preventing Forest, Brush And Grass Fires

    X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal laws may require use of a spark arrester to prevent fires. For example, it is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use or operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is equipped with a spark arrester.
  • Page 23 Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Check Oil Level 2. Clean Cooling Fins 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 Date_______________Owner/Dealer...
  • Page 24 Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Paper Filter 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 Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer...
  • Page 25 NOTES 181-1272-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 23...
  • Page 26 Page 24 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1272-14...
  • Page 27 NOTES 181-1272-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 25...
  • Page 28 Page 26 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1272-14...
  • Page 29 NOTES 181-1272-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 27...

  • Page 30: California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement

    CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) and Tecumseh- Power Company are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new small off-road engine. In California, new 1995 and later small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog stan-...

  • Page 31: Emission Control System Warranty

    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”) for 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines).

  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    XII. Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEHPOWER ENGINES For the time period shown below from the date of purchase and subject to the exceptions and limitations described herein, TecumsehPower Company will, at its option as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which is found, upon examination by any Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Outlet or by TecumsehPower’s Service Division, to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP.

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