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LV148EA/LV195EA
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............................................................. 4
V. Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ 7
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ............................. 13
VII. Maintenance .................................................................................. 13
VIII. Transporting Your Engine............................................................... 21
IX. Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... 22
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires..................................... 24
XI. Maintenance Intervals .................................................................... 24
Emission Control System Warranty ............................................... 25
XII. Warranty Information...................................................................... 30
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181-1215-14
(English) 02/01/05
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Emission Control System Warranty ..........25 XII. Warranty Information..............30 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 181-1215-14 (English) 02/01/05 Small Engine Parts...
  • Page 2 Catalyst (if so equipped). Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information. ©Copyright 2005 Tecumseh Power Company...

  • Page 3: General Safety Precautions

    Consult your purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800- 2.5 gallons or less. Small containers are easier to 558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling.
  • Page 4 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. 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.

  • Page 5: How To Get Service

    2083 For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information. TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA...

  • Page 6: Oil And Fuel Specifications

    -20 C -10 C 10 C 30 C 40 C 20 C (.62 liters). Tecumseh special-formulated oils are available at your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Table 2. Recommended Fuel B. Fuel Fuel Component Percentage Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated Ethanol automotive fuel only.
  • Page 7 B. Filling Oil Sump Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick If your engine has a dipstick go to step 1. If your engine does NOT have a dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)" instructions below. 1. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2.
  • Page 8 Figure 11. Fuel Valve Positions 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 10. 6. Be sure fuel valve (optional) is open. See Figure 11.

  • Page 9: Starting Your Engine

    Section A.III 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 10 7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6 and try again. 8. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
  • Page 11 III. Primer Bulb and Choke In Temperatures above 40°F (5°C): Follow instructions in Section A.1. See "I. Primer Bulb Only" instructions on page 7. See Table 3 on page 7. 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 Choke Only Section B.II 9. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Primer Bulb and Choke Section B.III DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
  • Page 13 7. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 6, b. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. in “RUN” range. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
  • Page 14 Next, move engine throttle control to “FAST” 9. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8, position. See Figures 25, 26 and 27. contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to “FAST”...

  • 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 Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick If your engine has a dipstick go to step 1. If your engine does NOT have a dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)" instructions on page 16. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.
  • Page 17 The filter should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Oil Filter. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
  • Page 18 II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug) If your engine does NOT have a dipstick go to step 1. If your engine has a dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick" instructions on page 14. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.
  • Page 19 The filter should be changed more often if the engine is Figure 44. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Oil Filter. Figure 45. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine •...
  • Page 20 Paper Filters" instructions on page 19. Afterward, continue NOTE reading instructions below. DO NOT oil foam filter. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a 4. Install foam filter. Tecumseh Air Cleaner. NOTE Proceed with installation instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your model.
  • Page 21 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. Replacement filters are available at an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Follow the instructions next to the drawing of your air cleaner to remove and replace it.
  • Page 22 V. Removal and Installation-Type “C” Air Cleaner 1. Turn cover to left (counterclockwise) to remove. See Figure 50. 2. Remove paper filter from flange. See "II. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page 19. Afterward, con- tinue reading instructions below. 3. Discard paper filter. 4.

  • Page 23: Transporting Your Engine

    Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. In the event the mechanism fails for any 1. Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available reason, you must NOT use the engine until corrected by an suction device designed for use with gasoline.

  • Page 24: Storing Your Engine

    Clean Engine NOTES Tecumseh recommends using ULTRA-FRESH™ or Fuel Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover Saver Plus Gasoline Stabilizer plus Fuel System Cleaner as and/or blower housing. Discard grass clippings, dirt and...
  • Page 25 B. Extended Storage Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from carburetor. See "I. Clean Engine" instructions on page 22. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. If you have prepared your fuel for short-term storage it is NOT necessary to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from your carburetor.

  • Page 26: Preventing Forest, Brush And Grass Fires

    XI. Maintenance Intervals 3 mos. Maintenance is one of the most important things that you 100 hrs. Replace can do to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. If you Paper and Oil are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, Seasonally Filter consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com...
  • Page 27 Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Clean Foam Filter 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 Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer...
  • Page 28 Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1. Change Oil 1. Replace Paper Filter 2. Replace Oil Filter Date_______________Owner/Dealer 3. 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...
  • Page 29 NOTES 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 27...

  • Page 30: Emission Control System Warranty

    Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”) carburetor, ignition system and exhaust system. Also included which is provided to you by Tecumseh Power Company pursuant may be the compression release system and other emission- to California law. Tecumseh Power Company also provides to related assemblies.

  • Page 31: Emission Control System Warranty

    California small off-road engines (for other related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed states, 1997 and later model year engines): at no charge to the owner at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet. A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 5.

  • Page 32: 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.

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