Tecumseh Snow King LH195SP Operator's Manual
Tecumseh Snow King LH195SP Operator's Manual

Tecumseh Snow King LH195SP Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 EngineOperator's Manual Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP OH318SA/OH358SA ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: D.O.M: Reqister Your Tecumseh_ En g ine * Maintenance Tips j_.__!'j_g_ Parts Look.Up System {_t'_ Great Tecumseh Apparel " * NeareStAUth0rizeClTecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 181-1275-14 (English) 05/01/06...
  • Page 2 Authorized WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided, could result in death or serious Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information. injury. NOTE Refers to important information and is placed in itafic type.
  • Page 3: General Safety Precautions

    Consult your 2.5 gallons or less. Small containers are easier to local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800- handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. 558-5402, to www.TecumsehPower.com...
  • Page 4 STAY AWAY from hot areas of engine. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in place, if equipped. Tecumseh Power Company offers a muffler guard for all 4-Cycle Snow King Engines. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer or call 1-800-558-5402 for additional...
  • Page 5: How To Get Service

    • Order as part no. 692509 for LH 195SA/LH 195SP and LH318SA/LH358SA models. Tecumseh manufactures and is responsible only for the engine used on this power equipment. If repair or service is needed for anything other than the engine, contact the...
  • Page 6: Oil And Fuel Specifications

    DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the "ADD" mark on oil fill cap/dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. Some engines are equipped with an oil fill cap/dipstick or oil fill cap/plug (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
  • Page 7: Filling Oil Sump

    Filling Oil Sump OH318SA/OH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "11. O il Fill Cap/Plug" instructions below. Be sure engine is upright and level. Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean.
  • Page 8 Check the Following Items NOTE Be sure equipment is in neutral before attempting to start (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Be sure ignition switch on engine or equipment is in "ON", "RUN" or "START" position. See Figures 10, 11 and 12. Insert ignition key, if present (see equipment Figure 10.
  • Page 9 OH318SA/OH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA LH195SA/LH195SP Figure 14. 4-Cycle Snow Engine Components 181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 7...
  • Page 10: Filling Fuel Tank

    Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure 15.
  • Page 11: Starting Your Engine

    Figure 18. Typical Engine Symbols 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.
  • Page 12 Engines with Electric Starters If you have a recoil starter, see "B. Engines with Recoil Fuel Tank Starters" instructions on page 13. Some electric starters are equipped Turn Valve with a 120V A.C. Three-Wire Power Clockwise Cord and Plug designed to operate on a 120V A.C. "OFF"...
  • Page 13 15. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 12, 11. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in engine.
  • Page 14 LH195SA/LH195SP OH318SA/OH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA 1. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 24. Choke Control Positions Page 12 4-Cyc/e • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14...
  • Page 15 Engines with Recoil Starters If you have an electric starter, see "A. Engines with Electric Fuel Tank Starters" instructions on page 10. DO NOT pull starter rope with Turn Valve engine running. Doing so may VOID Clockwise YOUR WARRANTY. "OFF" Position To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17: Stop Engine

    Vl. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer's instructions. To avoid unsupervised operation of 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 18 After Engine is Stopped To prevent possible freeze-up of engine controls, follow instructions with engine STOPPED, listed below. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever and choke areas. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer's instructions), engine control lever or ignition switch back and forth several times and leave control in "STOP"...
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer's instructions and contact an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Changing To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. See "A.
  • Page 20 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "11. O il Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 20. ,IL+ Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.
  • Page 21 "FULL ..ADD" fill cap/dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Marks Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. 13. Wipe away any spilled oil. 14. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. Tighten securely. See Figure 42.
  • Page 22 Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, go to step 1. tf your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 18. ,1,÷ Figure 44. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.
  • Page 23: Spark Plug

    NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry- over to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. 11. Wipe away any spilled oil. 12. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Tighten securely.
  • Page 24 After each use, remove snow from the areas listed. See are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are Figure 52 on page 23. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Carburetor Fuel Fill Cap...
  • Page 25 OH318SA/OH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA 1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 2. Fuel Fill Cap Areas 3. Recoil Starter/Flywheel Guard Areas 4. Linkage Areas 5. Spark Plug Connection Figure 52. Snow and Debris Removal Locations 181-1275-14 4-Cyc/e ° Snow King Engine Page 23...
  • Page 26: Storing Your Engine

    Gasofine Stabilizer as an acceptable method of minimizing and/or blower housing. Discard dirt and debris from the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. This product following areas: is available from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing • Cooling Fins Dealer. • Air Intake Screen or Recoil Starter/Flywheel Guard Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
  • Page 27 Oil Cylinder Bore When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from spark plug hole. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, follow these instructions: Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figures 53 and 54. •...
  • Page 28: Preventing Forest, Brush And Grass Fires

    Maintenance is one of the most important things that you Local, state and federal laws may require use of a spark can do to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. If you arrester to prevent fires. For example, it is a violation of...
  • Page 29 Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Check Spark Plug 1. Check Oil Level Date Owner/Dealer 2. Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer...
  • Page 30 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, evaporative control to California law. Tecumseh Power Company also provides system.
  • Page 31 ECS 1997 and later model year engines): Warranty is in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic work performed at a Tecumseh Authorized Service APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later Outlet. model...
  • Page 32 IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP 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...

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