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...! General Safety Precautions 1 II. How to Get Service 3 III. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 13 VII. Safety Definitions ii I. Maintenance 13 VIII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (...English) 6/01/08 Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 24 XI. LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT...
...! General Safety Precautions 1 II. How to Get Service 3 III. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 13 VII. Safety Definitions ii I. Maintenance 13 VIII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (...English) 6/01/08 Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 24 XI. LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT...
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...Refers to important information and is recommended that you take special notice of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to read this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). Follow ...8226; Read it is no longer owned by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions Statements in minor or moderate injury. Before operating this engine it carefully and familiarize yourself with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for ...
...Refers to important information and is recommended that you take special notice of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to read this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). Follow ...8226; Read it is no longer owned by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions Statements in minor or moderate injury. Before operating this engine it carefully and familiarize yourself with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for ...
Operator Manual
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... To empty the fuel tank, see equipment manufacturer's manual). Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. See "C. D. Stay Away from engine. contact the equipment manufacturer. To avoid serious injury or death, be sure the flywheel guard is running . WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's... manual and this material thoroughly before refueling. • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Also, deadly levels of ignition such as windows and doors. Fill fuel tank outdoors...
... To empty the fuel tank, see equipment manufacturer's manual). Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. See "C. D. Stay Away from engine. contact the equipment manufacturer. To avoid serious injury or death, be sure the flywheel guard is running . WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's... manual and this material thoroughly before refueling. • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Also, deadly levels of ignition such as windows and doors. Fill fuel tank outdoors...
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... hearing damage. Typical Flywheel Guard Location Figure 2. E. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ...ignition key, if provided. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in serious injury or death. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle...
... hearing damage. Typical Flywheel Guard Location Figure 2. E. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ...ignition key, if provided. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in serious injury or death. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle...
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...#692509 or #740049 for future reference. If repair or service is needed for additional information. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. Service procedures ...should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours and "A" 500 hours. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments...
...#692509 or #740049 for future reference. If repair or service is needed for additional information. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. Service procedures ...should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours and "A" 500 hours. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments...
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...8226; Keep oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick or to fall below the "ADD" mark on engines without dipstick. Engine Oil Level NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Special-formulated oils are NOT recommended for use...at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last ...
...8226; Keep oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick or to fall below the "ADD" mark on engines without dipstick. Engine Oil Level NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Special-formulated oils are NOT recommended for use...at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last ...
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... point, making sure to step 1. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Cap 2. Air Cleaner 7. B. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on dipstick is below . 5. Clean area around oil ...oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Wipe away any spilled oil. Filling Oil Sump I . Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions. 1. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. See Figures 7 and 8. 3. If oil reading on page 14. See Figure 6 on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1....
... point, making sure to step 1. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Cap 2. Air Cleaner 7. B. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on dipstick is below . 5. Clean area around oil ...oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Wipe away any spilled oil. Filling Oil Sump I . Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions. 1. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. See Figures 7 and 8. 3. If oil reading on page 14. See Figure 6 on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1....
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... Cap(s) Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Figure 11. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. Be sure engine is open. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see Table 2 and "III. See... Figure 11. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow fuel to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See Figure 10. 6. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment...
... Cap(s) Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Figure 11. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. Be sure engine is open. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see Table 2 and "III. See... Figure 11. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow fuel to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See Figure 10. 6. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment...
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...you have a manual recoil starter, see "A. See Table 3. Primer Bulb Only 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. When starting instructions for several different types of such operation. NOTES Be sure to original ...present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Table 3. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. Move engine throttle control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Doing so will apply to your...
...you have a manual recoil starter, see "A. See Table 3. Primer Bulb Only 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. When starting instructions for several different types of such operation. NOTES Be sure to original ...present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Table 3. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. Move engine throttle control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Doing so will apply to your...
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... electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. If engine fails to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position. Carburetor 7. If engine fails to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see... to desired speed in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 8. Release starter button or ignition switch key. If engine dies after a short shutdown, move engine throttle control to "FAST "position. "RUN" Range ...
... electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. If engine fails to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position. Carburetor 7. If engine fails to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see... to desired speed in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 8. Release starter button or ignition switch key. If engine dies after a short shutdown, move engine throttle control to "FAST "position. "RUN" Range ...
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...manufacturer's instructions). NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. Next, move engine throttle control to original position between pushes. Move engine throttle control back to "FAST" position: a. "SLOW" Position 2. Primer Bulb 2. Primer Bulb Only" instructions and...in "RUN" range. See Figures 17 thru 19. "RUN" Range 3. See Figures 17 thru 19. Pressing Primer Bulb Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 See Figure 17. b. Electric Start Switch 2. Equipment Control Figure 17. III...
...manufacturer's instructions). NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. Next, move engine throttle control to original position between pushes. Move engine throttle control back to "FAST" position: a. "SLOW" Position 2. Primer Bulb 2. Primer Bulb Only" instructions and...in "RUN" range. See Figures 17 thru 19. "RUN" Range 3. See Figures 17 thru 19. Pressing Primer Bulb Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 See Figure 17. b. Electric Start Switch 2. Equipment Control Figure 17. III...
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... your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Start/Choke Control Positions Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Primer Bulb Only 1. Engines with Recoil Starters If your engine. Engine Throttle Control 3. See Figures 21 thru 23. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 22. I Section B.II...
... your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Start/Choke Control Positions Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Primer Bulb Only 1. Engines with Recoil Starters If your engine. Engine Throttle Control 3. See Figures 21 thru 23. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 22. I Section B.II...
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...reading instructions below . a. Without allowing the rope to "FAST" position: a. See Figures 21 thru 23 on page 10. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these ...instructions: 5. DO NOT attempt to restart engine. 7. DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is moved to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. Return rope slowly...
...reading instructions below . a. Without allowing the rope to "FAST" position: a. See Figures 21 thru 23 on page 10. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these ...instructions: 5. DO NOT attempt to restart engine. 7. DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is moved to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. Return rope slowly...
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...allowing the rope to "FAST" position and start after 3 attempts in equipment malfunction. 4. Next, move engine throttle control to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figure 25. Primer Bulb Only" instructions and Table 4 on page 10. Next, ...move engine throttle control to desired speed in the steps above avoids potential damage to ...
...allowing the rope to "FAST" position and start after 3 attempts in equipment malfunction. 4. Next, move engine throttle control to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figure 25. Primer Bulb Only" instructions and Table 4 on page 10. Next, ...move engine throttle control to desired speed in the steps above avoids potential damage to ...
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... building with a dipstick, see "II. VII. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. For engines without a dipstick, see "I. Grounding Post Connection 2. Engine should perform maintenance on this engine. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Maintenance WWAARRNNININGG To avoid ...do so may lead to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is running. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of an...
... building with a dipstick, see "II. VII. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. For engines without a dipstick, see "I. Grounding Post Connection 2. Engine should perform maintenance on this engine. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Maintenance WWAARRNNININGG To avoid ...do so may lead to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is running. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of an...
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... to step 1. See Figures 30 and 31. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see "II. See Figure 32. See Figure 33. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to the grounding post, if provided. 2. See Figure 33. ...1. Figure 30. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Figure 31. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up . Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Carefully disconnect...
... to step 1. See Figures 30 and 31. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see "II. See Figure 32. See Figure 33. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to the grounding post, if provided. 2. See Figure 33. ...1. Figure 30. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Figure 31. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up . Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Carefully disconnect...
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...13. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Connect spark plug wire... 14. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 See Figure 34. 9. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Figure...
...13. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Connect spark plug wire... 14. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 See Figure 34. 9. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Figure...
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...Be sure fuel fill cap is on page 14. 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to the grounding post, if provided. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. Figure 38. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an... approved recyclable oil container. Figure 40. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. See Figure 40. 3. Fuel Fill Cap NOTE Used oil must ...
...Be sure fuel fill cap is on page 14. 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to the grounding post, if provided. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. Figure 38. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an... approved recyclable oil container. Figure 40. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. See Figure 40. 3. Fuel Fill Cap NOTE Used oil must ...
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.../plug back into oil fill hole. See Figures 43 thru 45. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle... Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 8. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to ...
.../plug back into oil fill hole. See Figures 43 thru 45. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle... Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 8. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to ...
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... gap with one of fire. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. Levers and Linkage Figure 46. Electrodes 3. Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam filters ...if necessary. Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for replacement. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on engine. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in warm water and detergent solution then press (DO NOT twist) until all dirt ...
... gap with one of fire. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. Levers and Linkage Figure 46. Electrodes 3. Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam filters ...if necessary. Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for replacement. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on engine. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in warm water and detergent solution then press (DO NOT twist) until all dirt ...