Chapter 1 General Information; Engine Identification; Oil Requirements - Tecumseh TC 200 Technician's Handbook

CHAPTER 1

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

TC engine identification numbers are stamped into the blower housing or blower housing base near the spark plug, or a
decal is permanently attached to the side of the blower housing (diag. 1-1).
Identification Decal
TC TYPE I ENGINE
The engine identification decal will include the model
number, specification number, warranty code, and date of
manufacture (diag. 1-2).
The model number designation following TC (Tecumseh
Compact) indicate the cubic inch displacement of the
engine. TC 300 indicates a 3.0 cubic inch displacement.
The number (3133C) following the model number is the
specification number. The last two numbers and letter
character (33C) indicate a variation to the basic engine
specification.
The warranty code letter (B) indicates the length of
warranty that is supplied by
The DOM (Date of Manufacture) or Serial Number
indicate the date the engine was produced.
year in the decade (1995). The next three digits (114)
indicate the Julian build date (114 th day or April 24). The
letter designation indicates the line or shift on which the
engine was built at the factory.
Short blocks are identified by a tag marked SBH (Short
Block Horizontal) or SBV (Short Block
1-3).
CAUTION: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED
COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.

OIL REQUIREMENTS

TECUMSEH RECOMMENDS USING TWO CYCLE OIL PART #730227, which is a premium blend that ensures cylinder
wall lubrication, mixes easy, does not separate and is specially formulated for use in air or water cooled two cycle engines.
Tecumseh two cycle engines require the use of a NMMA TC-W3 or TC-WII certified oil.
The proper fuel mixture ratio of oil to gasoline for specific engines will be found in the owners operating instructions and
on the decal attached to the blower housing or fuel tank of the engine.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tecumseh.
The first
Vertical) (diag.
Identification Decal
TC TYPE II ENGINE
TC300 3133C
Model Specification
Number Number
SHORT BLOCK IDENTIFICATION TAG
SBV or SBH Identification number
SBV1543
SER 4201
Serial Number or DOM
1-1
(B) 5114G
Date of Manufacture
Warranty or Serial Number
Code
1-2
1-3
1