4 -Cycle
En g in e
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
For your convenience, enter
your engine model, spec
LH195SA/LH195SP (HSSK40-55)
and DOM numbers here.
LH318SA/LH358SA (HMSK80-110)
OH195SA/OH195SP (OHSK50-75)
OH318SA/OH358SA (OHSK80-130)
ENGINE
MODEL:
SPEC:
DOM:
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• NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Fill fuel tank outdoors
in a well-ventilated area.
I. General Safety Precautions
• DO NOT smoke while refueling tank.
! WARNING
• Use only an approved red GASOLINE container
to store and dispense fuel. TecumsehPower
Company recommends purchasing gasoline in
containers with a capacity of 2.5 gallons or less.
Small containers are easier to handle and help
eliminate spillage during refueling.
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
additional information.
• DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by
mouth. To empty the fuel tank, see "I. Draining Fuel"
instructions on page 24.
A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
C. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling
and Maintenance
All engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, a deadly
gas. Breathing carbon
The manufacturer of the equipment may provide
information about who is allowed to use this engine (see
equipment manufacturer’s manual). NOT everyone who is
allowed to use this engine is capable of safely and
responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it.
TecumsehPower Company recommends the following:
monoxide can cause
headaches, dizziness,
drowsiness, nausea, confusion
and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas
which may be present even if you DO NOT see or smell
any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and
unable to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed or
poorly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symptoms of
carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately,
get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.
• An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow
children to refuel this engine. See "E. Filling Fuel
Tank" instructions on page 8.
• An adult should perform maintenance on this
engine. See "VII. Maintenance" instructions on
page 17. Only allow children to perform mainte-
nance if an adult has determined they are
experienced and capable of such operation.
To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide:
• An adult should start the engine. See "G. Avoid
Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Only
allow children to start the engine if an adult has
determined they are experienced and capable of
such operation.
• NEVER run engine indoors. Even if you try to
ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows
and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach
dangerous levels.
• NEVER run engine in poorly-ventilated or partially
enclosed areas such as barns, garages,
basements, carports, under dwellings, or in pits.
• To avoid unsupervised operation of the engine,
especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended
when it is running. Remove ignition key, if equipped.
• NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust
can be drawn into a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
D. Stay Away from Rotating Parts
NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded engine shaft
or flywheel. See Figure 1 on page 2.
B. Avoid Gasoline Fires
The equipment manufacturer may
attach a sprocket and chain or pulley
and belt to the engine shaft. If these
parts are NOT properly guarded, or if
you are NOT sure whether they are
properly guarded, DO NOT use your
engine; contact the equipment
manufacturer. Hands, feet, hair,
jewelry, clothing, etc.,can become
entangled in rotating parts, leading to
serious injury or death. To avoid
serious injury or death, be sure the
flywheel guard is in place. See Figure
1 on page 2.
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:
• NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel
tank inside a building with potential
sources of ignition such as hot water and space
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.
• NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine
is running.
• NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill
cap removed.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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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. TecumsehPower
Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engines
for use in such applications. Consult your local Authorized
TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402,
or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.
Figure 1. Typical Flywheel Guard Location
OH318SA/OH358SA
OH195SA/OH195SP
F. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces
The muffler and other engine parts become
extremely hot during operation and remain
hot after the engine has stopped.
• To avoid severe burns on contact,
STAY AWAY from hot areas of
engine. DO NOT operate the engine
without the muffler guard in place, if
equipped. TecumsehPower Company offers a
muffler guard for all 4-Cycle Snow King Engines.
Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower
Servicing Dealer or call 1-800-558-5402 for
additional information. See Figure 2.
LH195SA/LH195SP
LH318SA/LH358SA
• To reduce the risk of fire keep all materials that can
burn, including grass and leaves, away from muffler
and rest of engine. DO NOT operate, idle or park
engine powered equipment in long dry grass or
other dry ground cover.
Figure 2. Muffler Guards Available
G. Avoid Accidental Starts
To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment
always:
• Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it
away from spark plug. See Figures 3 and 4.
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire
securely away from metal parts where arcing
could occur.
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the
grounding post, if provided.
Figure 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if
engine is equipped with a DC electric starter.
• Turn all engine switches to “OFF” position.
• Remove ignition key, if provided.
H. Use Hearing Protection
Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Always wear
hearing protection when operating an engine.
Figure 4. Typical Spark Plug Connection
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II. How to Get Service
2083
For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service
NOT covered in this manual, contact your nearest
Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them
TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for
additional information.
Register Your TecumsehPower Engine
Maintenance Tips
On-Line Store
Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer
ENGINE
MODEL:
A. Engine Identification Decal
SPEC:
DOM:
A sample engine identification decal is located in the next
column and indicates the engine’s model number,
specification and date of manufacture (DOM). See Figure 5.
Figure 5. Engine Identification Decal
NOTES
Please look at the decal on your engine.
Fill in the engine information in the spaces provided for
future reference.
The engine identification decal also includes engine life
specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of
your engine. This period relates to the emission compliance
life as certified by EPA and/or CARB.
• LH195SA/LH195SP and OH195SA/OH195SP
models are designated as “C” 125 hours.
• LH318SA/LH358SA and OH318SA/OH358SA
models are designated as “C” 250 hours.
B. Technician’s Handbooks
If you have a general understanding of internal combustion
engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or
engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician’s
Handbook is available from your Authorized
TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure 6. This
handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered
within this Operator’s Manual, and it is intended for
individuals who have had adequate training, experience
and who practice proper tool usage. Service procedures
should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing
TecumsehPower engines.
Figure 6. Technician’s Handbooks
• Order as part #695244A or #740043 for OH195SA/
OH195SP and OH318SA/OH358SA models.
• Order as part #692509 or #740049 for LH195SA/
LH195SP and LH318SA/LH358SA models.
TecumsehPower Company 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 service source recommended
by the equipment manufacturer.
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III. Oil and Fuel Specifications
A. Oil
Table 1. Recommended Oil
To operate your 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. For
recommended oil sump capacity, see Table 2.
TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage
Straight Grade
TecumsehPower Part No.
730225A or SAE 30W
Multi Grade
TecumsehPower Part No.
730226A or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W
NOTES
TecumsehPower
Synthetic Part No.
730263 or SAE 0W30
Be sure original container is marked A.P.I. Service “SL/SJ”.
Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will increase oil
consumption. SAE 10W40 is NOT recommended.
20OF
32OF
80OF
O
O
-20 F
0OF
40OF
60OF
100 F
30OC 40OC
O
O
O
-30 C
-20 C
-10 C
0OC
10OC
20OC
Special-formulated oils are available at your Authorized
TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.
B. Fuel
Table 2. Oil Sump Capacity
Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated
automotive fuel only. You may use gasoline containing the
components identified in Table 3.
Oil Sump Capacity
Engine
Ounces
U.S. Pints Liters
Model Number
• DO NOT use leaded fuel.
• Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use fuel left
over from last season or stored for long periods.
21
1-1/4
1-5/8
1-3/4
.62
.77
.83
LH195SA/LH195SP
OH195SA/OH195SP
• NEVER mix oil with fuel.
26
28
LH318SA/LH358SA
OH318SA
• DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol
(Wood Alcohol).
OH358SA
The use of alternative fuels such as E85
or E20 are NOT recommended for use in
CAUTION
TecumsehPower engines. Alternative fuels with high
alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine
performance, and may cause internal engine damage.
Table 3. Recommended Fuel
Fuel Component
Percentage
NOTE
Damage and/or performance problems that occur from use
of fuels other than those listed in the Operator’s Manuals will
not be considered warranty.
Ethanol
10%
10%
15%
15%
Grain Alcohol (“Gasohol”)
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
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.
• Keep oil level between “FULL” and “ADD” marks on
oil fill cap/dipstick or to point of overflow on engines
with an oil fill cap/plug. See Figure 7.
Fill Between
“FULL” and “ADD”
Marks
FULL
• Be sure oil fill cap/dipstick or oil fill cap/plug is
tightened securely.
OK
NOTES
ADD
DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry-
over to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage.
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 TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer
for TecumsehPower Oil.
Figure 7. Engine Oil Level
Some engines are equipped with an oil fill cap/dipstick or oil
fill cap/plug (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
To change the oil on your engine, see "B. Changing Oil"
instructions on page 17.
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B. Filling Oil Sump
I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
OH318SA/OH358SA
OH195SA/OH195SP
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 "II. Oil Fill
Cap/Plug" instructions below.
1. Be sure engine is upright and level.
2. Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe
dipstick clean. See Figures 8 and 9.
3. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten
securely.
4. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler
tube. Note oil level. If oil reading on dipstick is below
“ADD” mark, slowly add oil to reach “FULL” level. See
Figure 7 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
5. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube.
Tighten securely.
6. Wipe away any spilled oil.
NOTE
To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see
LH195SA/LH195SP
LH318SA/LH358SA
"B. Changing Oil" instructions on page 17.
Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Locations
Angled Front View
II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug
If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, go to
step 1. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Oil
Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above.
1. Be sure engine is upright and level.
2. Clean area around oil fill cap/plug. See Figure 9.
3. Unscrew oil fill cap/plug.
1
STOP
4. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling.
5. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole.
Tighten securely.
6. Wipe away any spilled oil.
3
3
NOTE
To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap/plug, see
"B. Changing Oil" instructions on page 17.
2
2
3
3
Back View
1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
2. Oil Fill Cap/Plug
3. Oil Drain Plug
Figure 9. Oil Fill/Drain Locations
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C. Check the Following Items
NOTE
Be sure equipment is in neutral before attempting to start
(see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
1. Be sure ignition switch on engine or equipment is in
“ON”, “RUN” or “START” position. See Figures 10, 11
and 12.
Or
Figure 10. Ignition Key
Insert ignition key, if present (see equipment
manufacturer’s instructions) into ignition key slot in
carburetor cover. DO NOT turn ignition key. Be sure
ignition key snaps into place. See Figures 10 and 11.
2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions) is open. See Figure 13.
3. Check engine and equipment before each operation for
loose nuts, bolts and attachments; keep these items
tightened.
STOP
D. Check the Item Descriptions
The item descriptions listed below are for all 4-Cycle
Horizontal Crankshaft Snow King Engine Models. See
Figure 14 on page 7.
1. Control Lever
2. Oil Drain Plug
3. Choke
STOP
4. Ignition Key or Ignition Switch
5. Carburetor Cover
6. Muffler (with Muffler Guard, if equipped)
7. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
8. Spark Plug Cap
STOP
Figure 11. Possible Ignition Key Locations
9. Fuel Fill Cap
10. Starter Cord Handle
11. Fuel Valve
12. Primer Bulb
STOP
13. Recoil Starter/Flywheel Guard
STOP SLOW
RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER
Figure 12. Typical Engine Symbols
Fuel Tank
Turn Valve
Clockwise To
“OFF” Position
Fuel Valve “OPEN”
Position Shown
Figure 13. Fuel Valve Positions
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7
8
9
6
8
7
9
10
12
10
5
5
13
12
4
13
3
3
1
2
1
4
2
OH318SA/OH358SA
OH195SA/OH195SP
10
6
8
7
9
6
8
7
9
10
11
12
11
5
5
12
4
3
3
13
4
13
1
1
2
2
LH195SA/LH195SP
LH318SA/LH358SA
Figure 14. 4-Cycle Snow Engine Components
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E. Filling Fuel Tank
An adult should fuel this engine.
NEVER allow children to refuel this
Front View
WARNING
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. Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
Bottom View
2. Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated
area.
3. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap.
See Figure 14 on page 7. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
Figure 15. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s)
Fuel Tank
NOTE
For recommended fuel, see Table 3 and "III. Oil and Fuel
Specifications" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue
reading instructions below.
Turn Valve
Clockwise To
“OFF” Position
4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel
slowly, being careful to avoid spilling. DO NOT overfill
fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to
expand without overflowing.
Fuel Valve “OPEN”
Position Shown
5. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel
before starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start
engine. Move machine away from area of spillage.
Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
are gone.
Figure 16. Fuel Valve Positions
6
5
NOTE
Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a
genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap.
Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
See Figure 15.
3
120V AC
2
6. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment
manufacturer’s instructions) is open. See Figure 16.
1
F. Electrical Power
NOTES
5
When connecting power cord, always connect power cord
to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 17.
3
2
For European 220V AC applications use an appropriate
grounded extension lead available locally.
4
1
Determine what type of power source outlet you will be
connecting the power cord to, before you start your engine.
See "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on
page 10.
220V AC
1. Power Cord to Outlet
2. Switch Box
3. Starter Button
4. Schuko Plug
5. Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine
6. Electric Starter Switch Box on Engine
Figure 17. Electric Starter Connections
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V. Starting Your Engine
To avoid serious injury or death, an
adult should start this engine. Only
WARNING
STOP
allow children to start engine if an adult has determined
they are experienced and capable of such operation.
STOP SLOW
RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER
If you are unable to start this engine
WARNING
Figure 18. Typical Engine Symbols
after following instructions in this
manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower
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:
• DO NOT use starting fluid.
• DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor.
• DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor.
• DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with
spark plug removed. Fuel can spray from spark plug
hole and ignite.
NOTE
If engine is remotely controlled (see equipment
manufacturer’s instructions) your equipment may
have one or more of the following engine symbols.
See Figure 18.
This section contains starting instructions for several
different types of engines. In order to locate the instructions
that apply to your engine, first determine what type of
starter you have. If you have an electric starter, see
“A. Engines with Electric Starters” instructions on page 10.
If you have a manual recoil starter, see “B. Engines with
Recoil Starters” instructions on page 13.
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A. Engines with Electric Starters
If you have a recoil starter, see “B. Engines with Recoil
Starters” instructions on page 13.
Fuel Tank
Some electric starters are equipped
WARNING
Turn Valve
Clockwise To
“OFF” Position
with a 120V AC Three-Wire Power
Cord and Plug designed to operate on a 120V AC
household current. It must be properly grounded at all
times to avoid the possibility of injury or death from
electrical shock.
Fuel Valve “OPEN”
Position Shown
a. Determine if your house wiring has a Ground Fault
Interrupted (GFI) Three-Wire Grounded System;
if you are not sure ask a Licensed Electrician.
Figure 19. Fuel Valve Positions
6
b. If your house wiring does not have a GFI Three-Wire
Grounded System, DO NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC
STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION.
5
c. If your house wiring is grounded and a GFI
Three-Prong Wall Receptacle is not available at the
location where your starter will be used, one must be
installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING
THE ELECTRIC STARTER.
3
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
120V AC
2
1
2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions) is open and all switches are on.
See Figure 19.
5
NOTES
3
If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery-operated
electric starter, proceed to step 4.
2
4
When connecting power cord, always connect power cord
to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 20.
1
For European 220V AC applications use an appropriate
grounded extension lead available locally.
220V AC
3. Connect power cord to switch box on engine.
See Figure 20.
1. Power Cord to Outlet
2. Switch Box
4. Plug end of power cord into outlet.
3. Starter Button
4. Schuko Plug
5. Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine
6. Electric Starter Switch Box on Engine
Figure 20. Electric Starter Connections
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5. Move engine speed control to “FAST” position.
See Figures 21 and 22.
6. Set choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 24
on page 12. Afterward, continue reading instructions
below.
STOP
STOP SLOW
RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER
7. Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time
you press it. See Figure 23.
Figure 21. Typical Engine Symbols
• Make sure you cover vent hole with your thumb.
• Repeat twice for a total of three primes.
1. Engine Speed Control
2. “STOP” Position
3. “SLOW” Position
4. “RUN” Range
NOTES
DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds
each attempt.
5
4
DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a
short shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may
result in equipment malfunction.
5. “FAST” Position
3
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
engine speed control to “FAST” position and move choke
control to “NO CHOKE” position. See Figures 21, 22
and 24. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
STOP
2
1
8. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to start engine.
See "C. Check the Following Items" instructions on
page 6. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
Figure 22. Engine Speed Control Positions
1
NOTE
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 8.
9. When engine starts:
a. Release starter button or ignition switch key. See
Figure 20 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
2
b. Momentarily move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE”
position until engine runs smoothly. See Figure 24
on page 12. Afterward, continue reading instructions
below.
1. Primer Bulb
2. Vent Hole
Figure 23. Pressing Primer Bulb
c. Next, move choke control to “NO CHOKE” position.
12. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “NO
CHOKE” position, move choke control to “FULL
CHOKE” position and start engine.
10. Move engine speed control to desired speed in “RUN”
range. See Figures 21 and 22.
NOTES
NOTE
If engine starts but falters when choke control is moved to
“NO CHOKE” position:
When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power
cord from outlet first; then disconnect power cord from
switch box on engine. See Figure 20 on page 10. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
a. Momentarily move choke control back to “FULL
CHOKE” position.
13. Disconnect power cord from outlet. See Figure 20 on
page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions
below.
b. Next, move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE” position
until engine runs smoothly.
c. Finally, move choke control to “NO CHOKE”
position.
14. Disconnect power cord from switch box on engine.
See Figure 20 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
15. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 12,
contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing
Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this
engine in any other way.
If engine dies after choke control is moved to “NO CHOKE”
position repeat steps 2 thru 10 to restart engine.
11. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move
choke control to “NO CHOKE” position and start
engine. See Figure 24 on page 12. Afterward,
continue reading instructions.
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LH195SA/LH195SP
2
3
1
STOP
2
3
STOP
OH318SA/OH358SA
STOP
1
2
STOP
3
OH195SA/OH195SP
1
STOP
STOP
2
STOP
3
STOP
STOP
LH318SA/LH358SA
1. “NO CHOKE” Position
2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position
3. “FULL CHOKE” Position
Figure 24. Choke Control Positions
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B. Engines with Recoil Starters
If you have an electric starter, see “A. Engines with Electric
Starters” instructions on page 10.
Fuel Tank
DO NOT pull starter rope with engine
running. Doing so may VOID YOUR
CAUTION
Turn Valve
Clockwise To
“OFF” Position
WARRANTY.
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
Fuel Valve “OPEN”
Position Shown
2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions) is open and all switches are on.
See Figure 25.
Figure 25. Fuel Valve Positions
3. Move engine speed control to “FAST” position.
See Figures 26 and 27.
4. Set choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 24
on page 12. Afterward, continue reading instructions
below.
STOP
STOP SLOW
RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER
5. Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time
you press it. See Figure 28.
Figure 26. Typical Engine Symbols
• Make sure you cover vent hole with your thumb.
• Repeat twice for a total of three primes.
NOTES
5
DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a
short shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may
result in equipment malfunction.
4
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
engine speed control to “FAST” position and move choke
control to “NO CHOKE” position. See Figures 24, 26 and 27
starting on page 12. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
3
STOP
2
1
6. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or
clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions).
1. Engine Speed Control
2. “STOP” Position
3. “SLOW” Position
4. “RUN” Range
5. “FAST” Position
Figure 27. Engine Speed Control Positions
1
2
1. Primer Bulb
2. Vent Hole
Figure 28. Pressing Primer Bulb
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When pulling starter rope, the rope
can unexpectedly jerk back toward
WARNING
engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully
follow these instructions:
7. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 29.
a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.
b. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue pulling
rope with one rapid full arm stroke.
c. Return rope slowly to original position.
NOTES
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.
If recoil starter handle is frozen and will not operate engine,
proceed as follows:
a. Pull as much rope out of starter as possible.
b. Release starter handle and let it snap back against
starter to break up ice; these two steps should ONLY
be done WHEN STARTER IS FROZEN.
Figure 29. Recoil Starter Handle
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 7
and try again.
8. When engine starts:
a. Momentarily move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE”
position until engine runs smoothly. See Figure 24
on page 12. Afterward, continue reading instructions
below.
b. Next, move choke control to “NO CHOKE” position.
c. Finally, move engine speed control to desired speed
in “RUN” range. See Figures 26 and 27 on page 13.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
NOTES
If engine starts but falters when choke control is moved to
“NO CHOKE” position:
a. Momentarily move choke control back to “FULL
CHOKE” position.
b. Next, move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE” position
until engine runs smoothly.
c. Finally, move choke control to “NO CHOKE”
position.
If engine dies after choke control is moved to “NO CHOKE”
position repeat steps 2 thru 8 to restart engine.
9. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move
choke control to “NO CHOKE” position and start
engine. See Figure 24 on page 12. Afterward, continue
reading instructions below.
10. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “NO
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 TecumsehPower Servicing
Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this
engine in any other way.
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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. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or
death.
Figure 30. Ignition Key
NEVER store engine with fuel in the
WARNING
fuel tank inside a building with
potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may
lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.
5
4
A. Stop Engine
NOTE
Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on
3
engine before proceeding to Step 1.
1. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer’s
instructions), engine control lever or ignition switch to
“STOP” or “OFF” position. See Figure 31.
STOP
2
1
1. Engine Speed Control
2. “STOP” Position
3. “SLOW” Position
4. “RUN” Range
To avoid unsupervised operation of an
WARNING
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.
Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death.
5. “FAST” Position
2. Remove ignition key, if provided (see manufacturer’s
instructions). See Figures 30 and 32.
Figure 31. Engine Speed Control Positions
NOTE
Removing key will reduce the possibility of unauthorized
starting of the engine while equipment is not in use.
3. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions) is in “OFF” position. See Figure 34
on page 16.
STOP
STOP
STOP
Figure 32. Possible Ignition Key Locations
.
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B. After Engine is Stopped
To prevent possible freeze-up of engine
controls, follow instructions with engine
CAUTION
5
STOPPED, listed below.
1. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever
and choke areas.
4
2. 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” or “OFF” position. See Figure 33.
3
STOP
3. Move engine choke back and forth several times and
leave in the “FULL CHOKE” position. See Figure 24
on page 12. Afterward, continue reading instructions
below.
2
1
1. Engine Speed Control
2. “STOP” Position
3. “SLOW” Position
4. “RUN” Range
4. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions) is in “OFF” position. See Figure 34.
NEVER store engine with fuel in the
5. “FAST” Position
WARNING
fuel tank inside a building with
potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may
lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.
Figure 33. Engine Speed Control Positions
Fuel Tank
Turn Valve
Clockwise To
“OFF” Position
Fuel Valve “OPEN”
Position Shown
Figure 34. Fuel Valve Positions
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VII. Maintenance
To avoid serious injury or death, an
adult should perform maintenance on
WARNING
this engine. Only allow children to perform maintenance if
an adult has determined they are experienced and capable
of such operation.
To prevent accidental starting when
WARNING
working on equipment, always:
• Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it
away from spark plug. See Figures 35 and 36.
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire
securely away from metal parts where arcing
could occur.
Figure 35. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the
grounding post, if provided.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if
engine is equipped with a DC electric starter.
• Turn all engine switches to “OFF” position.
• Remove ignition key, if provided.
NOTES
When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power
cord from outlet first; then disconnect power cord from
switch box on engine. See Figure 37.
Figure 36. Typical Spark Plug Connection
When connecting power cord, always connect power cord
to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 37.
6
5
A. Remote Choke
See equipment manufacturer’s instructions and contact an
Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.
3
B. Changing Oil
120V AC
2
1
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. Checking Oil Level” instructions on page 4.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
5
3
• Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25
operating hours thereafter. Engine should still be
warm but NOT hot from recent use.
2
4
1
NOTES
To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick,
see "I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 5.
220V AC
To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap/plug,
see "II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 5.
1. Power Cord to Outlet
2. Switch Box
3. Starter Button
4. Schuko Plug
5. Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine
6. Electric Starter Switch Box on Engine
Figure 37. Electric Starter Connections
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I. 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 "II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 20.
1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug. See Figures 38 and 39. See “G. Avoid
Accidental Starts” instructions on page 2. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire
securely away from metal parts where arcing
could occur.
Figure 38. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the
grounding post, if provided.
Figure 39. Typical Spark Plug Connection
2. Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely.
See Figure 40. See Figure 14 on page 7. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
Figure 40. Fuel Fill Cap
Angled Front View
1
STOP
3
3
3. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location, if
present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
See Figure 41. See Figure 14 on page 7. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
2
2
3
3
Back View
1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
2. Oil Fill Cap/Plug
3. Oil Drain Plug
4. Clean area around oil drain plug.
Figure 41. Oil Fill/Drain Locations
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5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain
plug, if present. See Figure 41 on page 18. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
OH318SA/OH358SA
OH195SA/OH195SP
6. Remove oil drain plug, if present.
7. Tip engine to position the oil flow, so it will drain from
the lowest point on the engine (see equipment manu-
facturer’s instructions).
8. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container.
NOTE
Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
9. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
10. Clean area around oil drain plug. See Figure 41 on
page 18. Afterward, continue reading instructions
below.
11. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. See Figure 42.
LH195SA/LH195SP
LH318SA/LH358SA
12. Fill with recommended oil. See Figure 43. See
"III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4.
See Table 1 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
Figure 42. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Locations
NOTES
DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry-
over to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage.
Fill Between
“FULL” and “ADD”
Marks
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.
FULL
OK
Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer
for TecumsehPower oil.
ADD
13. Wipe away any spilled oil.
14. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. Tighten securely.
See Figure 42.
15. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding
post, if provided. See Figures 38 and 39 on page 18.
See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
Figure 43. Engine Oil Level
16. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempt-
ing to start engine. See Figures 38 and 39 on page 18.
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II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug
If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick,
go to step 1. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick,
see "I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 18.
Figure 44. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug. See Figures 44 and 45. See "G. Avoid
Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire
securely away from metal parts where arcing
could occur.
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the
grounding post, if provided.
Figure 45. Typical Spark Plug Connection
2. Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely.
See Figure 46.
Figure 46. Fuel Fill Cap
Angled Front View
STOP
1
3. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 47.
2
4. Clean area around oil drain plug.
1
2
2
Back View
1. Oil Fill Cap/Plug
2. Oil Drain Plug
Figure 47. Oil Fill/Drain Locations
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5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain
plug. See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20. After-
ward, continue reading instructions below.
6. Tip engine to position the oil drain plug at the lowest
point on the engine (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions).
1
2
7. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil
into an approved recyclable oil
container.
NOTE
1. Oil Fill Cap/Plug
2. Oil Drain Plug
Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
8. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
See Figure 48.
Figure 48. Oil Fill Cap/Plug and Oil Drain Plug
9. Remove oil fill cap/plug from oil fill hole.
• See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
• See "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on
page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions
below.
• See Table 1 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
10. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling
and fill with recommended oil.
Figure 49. Disconnecting/Connecting 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 TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer
for TecumsehPower Oil.
11. Wipe away any spilled oil.
12. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Tighten
securely. See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
Figure 50. Typical Spark Plug Connection
L-Head Plug
13. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding
post, if provided.
2
14. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before
attempting to start engine.
C. Spark Plug
1
2
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours.
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3
1
3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if
OHV Plug
electrodes are:
• Pitted
1. .030 in. (0.76 mm) Gap
2. Electrodes
• Burned
3. Porcelain
• Fouled with Deposits
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
gap to—.030 in. (0.76 mm) if necessary. See Figure 51.
Figure 51. Resistor Spark Plugs
5. Install spark plug and tighten securely.
NOTE
A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact
your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a
genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug.
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D. Carburetor
VIII. Transporting Your Engine
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.
NEVER transport this engine inside
another vehicle or in any enclosed
space if there is any gasoline in the tank. Fuel vapor or
spilled fuel may ignite leading to serious injury or death.
WARNING
If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off valve,
if equipped, and transport the engine upright in an open
vehicle, such as an open trailer or open bed of a pickup
truck.
E. Alternator (Optional)
For alternator related electrical problems such as:
• Inoperative Starter
If you DO NOT have an open vehicle and have to transport
the engine upright in a closed vehicle, follow these steps
for emptying the fuel tank before transporting:
• Discharged Battery
1. Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available
suction device designed for use with gasoline.
• Fuse Replacement
• Alternator Maintenance/Repairs
To avoid serious injury or death, DO
WARNING
See your equipment manufacturer’s instructions and an
Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.
NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon
fuel by mouth.
F. Engine Speed
2. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container,
being careful to avoid spilling.
To avoid serious injury or death,
WARNING
3. Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed.
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.
NEVER leave the engine unattended
WARNING
when it is running and NEVER run
engine in enclosed areas to avoid death or serious injury.
Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory
can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY.
G. Removing Snow from Engine
After each use, remove snow from the areas listed. See
Figure 52 on page 23. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
• Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
• Fuel Fill Cap
• Recoil Starter/Flywheel Screen
• Linkage
• Guards
• Spark Plug Connection (If visible).
• Electric Starter Switch Box, if present (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
See "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions
on page 10. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
NOTES
See equipment manufacturer’s instructions for proper
location of fuel fill cap and control lever.
Removing snow will ease operation of the recoil starter rope
and reduce the risk of water contamination when opening
fuel fill cap.
For more information about recoil starters see
"B. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 13.
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1
1
5
2
5
2
4
3
4
3
OH318SA/OH358SA
OH195SA/OH195SP
5
1
2
5
1
2
4
4
3
3
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
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III. Fuel System
IX. Storing Your Engine
A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage
I. Clean Engine
To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel
system in the following method below:
NOTES
TecumsehPower Company recommends using
ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as an acceptable
method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage. This product is available from your Authorized
TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.
Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover
and/or blower housing. Remove dirt and debris from the
following areas:
• Cooling Fins
• Air Intake Screen or Recoil Starter/
Flywheel Guard Areas
Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Failure
to do so may result in equipment damage.
• Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
• Fuel Fill Cap Areas
• Spark Plug Connection
• Levers
It is NOT necessary to empty stabilized gas from fuel tank.
IV. Fuel Treatment
1. Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Linkage Area
• Guards
2. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow it to reach carburetor.
• Carburetor
NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel
WARNING
• Head
tank inside a building with potential
sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may result in
an explosion and result in death or serious injury.
Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct
engine speed and reduce the risk of fire.
II. Fuel Storage
NOTE
NEVER store engine with fuel in the
Instead of using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you can
empty the fuel tank as described under "I. Draining Fuel"
instructions. See "B. Extended Storage" instructions.
WARNING
fuel tank inside a building with
potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may
lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.
B. Extended Storage
I. Draining Fuel
NOTES
If engine fuel stored in the gas tank and/or an approved gas
container is to be unused without gasoline stabilizer for
more than 15-30 days, prepare it for short-term/seasonal
storage. See "IV. Fuel Treatment" instructions. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
NOTES
Clean debris from engine before emptying fuel from fuel
tank. See "I. Clean Engine" instructions. Afterward, continue
reading instructions below.
If engine fuel is to be stored for more than one season,
without gasoline stabilizer, it will gradually deteriorate. Also,
if it is stored in the engine’s gas tank without gasoline
stabilizer it is likely that your carburetor will have gum
deposits, a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY. Prepare the fuel for extended storage. See
"B. Extended Storage" instructions. Afterward, continue
reading instructions.
If you have prepared your fuel for short-term storage it is
NOT necessary to empty fuel that contains stabilizer from
your fuel tank. See "A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage"
instructions. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
To avoid severe injury or death,
WARNING
DO NOT pour fuel from engine or
siphon fuel by mouth.
1. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank
by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel. DO
NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine.
2. Run the engine while waiting until the remaining fuel is
consumed.
NEVER leave the engine unattended
WARNING
when it is running and NEVER run
engine in enclosed areas to avoid death or serious injury.
3. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. See "II. Oil Cylinder
Bore" instructions on page 25.
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II. Oil Cylinder Bore
When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel
may spray from spark plug hole. To
CAUTION
prevent serious injury from fuel fires, follow these
instructions:
1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug. See Figures 53 and 54.
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire
securely away from metal parts where arcing
could occur.
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the
grounding post, if provided.
Figure 53. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if
engine is equipped with a DC electric starter.
• Turn all engine switches to “OFF” position.
• Remove ignition key, if provided.
2. Remove spark plug.
3. Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug
hole.
4. Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from
spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is
pulled.
Figure 54. Typical Spark Plug Connection
NOTES
For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 5.
For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 6.
5. Grasp starter cord handle:
a. Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm
stroke.
b. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the
cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage.)
c. Proceed to Step 7.
6. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to
“START” position. Immediately release starter button or
turn ignition switch key to “OFF” position. (This will dis-
tribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion
during storage.)
7. Remove rag covering spark plug hole.
8. Install spark plug.
9. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding
post, if provided. See Figure 53.
10. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before
attempting to start engine. See Figure 54.
III. Oil
Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months.
See "B. Changing Oil" instructions on page 17.
IV. Battery
See equipment manufacturer’s instructions for proper
battery storage if machine is equipped with a battery.
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X. Preventing Forest, Brush and
Grass Fires
XI. Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance is one of the most important things that
you can do to extend the life of your TecumsehPower
engine. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals
yourself, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower
Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at
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. Spark arrester must be maintained in
effective working order by owner and/or operator.
Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information.
ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in
this manual. See Table 4.
To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the
muffler on your engine. For example, the muffler discharge
will have a spark arrester cover that reads “Screen Type
36085”.
Table 4. Maintenance Intervals
Procedure
Time
If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester, you may
purchase one from your Authorized TecumsehPower
Servicing Dealer. In some cases the muffler may need to
be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed.
After First 2 Hours
When Engine is Warm
Change Oil
Every 5 Hours
or
Before Each Use
Check Oil Level
Clean Cooling Fins
Change Oil
Every 5 Hours
or
Before Each Use
Every 25 Hours
or
3 Months
Every 100 Hours
or
Check Spark Plug
Replace Spark Plug
Seasonally
Every 200 Hours
or
Seasonally
Scheduled Maintenance
After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm
1. Change Oil
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Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use
Every 100 Hours or Seasonally
1. Check Spark Plug
1. Check Oil Level
2. Clean Cooling Fins
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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-
dards. In other states, new 1997 and later model year
engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the
time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small
non-road engines. TecumsehPower Company will war-
rant the emission control system on your small off-road
engine for the periods of time listed below, provided there
has been no abuse, neglect, unapproved modification, or
improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
(any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer,
TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or
TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor) as soon
as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed
30 days.
Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either an
Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer and/or
TecumsehPower Company, c/o Service Manager, 900
North Street, Grafton, WI 53024-1499. Telephone 1-262-
377-2700 [or in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402].
IMPORTANT NOTE
This warranty statement explains your rights and obliga-
tions under the Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS
Warranty”) which is provided to you by TecumsehPower
Company pursuant to California law. TecumsehPower
Company also provides to original purchasers of new
TecumsehPower engines the TecumsehPower Company
Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines
and Electronic Ignition Modules. The TecumsehPower
Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower
Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules (“Tecumseh-
Power Company Warranty”) are located on the back
cover of the Operator’s Manual, enclosed with all new
TecumsehPower engines. The ECS Warranty applies
only to the emission control system of your new engine.
To the extent that there is any conflict in terms between
the ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company
Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any cir-
cumstances in which the TecumsehPower Company
Warranty may provide a longer warranty period. Both the
ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company War-
ranty describe important rights and obligations with
respect to your new engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as
the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system,
exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the
evaporative control system. Also included may be the
compression release system and other emission-related
assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower
Company will repair your small off-road engine at no cost
to you for diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE
Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year
California small off-road engines are warranted for two
years as hereinafter noted. In other states, 1997 and later
model year engines are also warranted for two years. If,
during such warranty period, any emission-related part
on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship,
the part will be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower
Company.
Warranty service can only be performed by a TecumsehPower
Authorized Servicing Dealer. At the time of requesting
warranty service, evidence must be presented of the date
of sale to the original purchaser. The purchaser shall pay
any charges for making service calls and/or for transport-
ing the products to and from the place where the inspec-
tion and/or warranty work is performed. The purchaser
shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in
connection with the transportation of any engine or any
part(s) thereof submitted for inspection and/or warranty
work.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required maintenance listed in
your Operator’s Manual, but TecumsehPower Company
will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or
for your failure to provide written evidence of the perfor-
mance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road engine owner, you should, however,
be aware that TecumsehPower Company may deny you
warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part
thereof has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-
tenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact TecumsehPower
Company at 1-262-377-2700 or in USA/Canada call
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road
engine to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet
1-800-558-5402.
Revised February 2008
IMPORTANT!
The Emission Regulations may be different for your country. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is only
applicable to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references “Emissions Regulations”.
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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):
5. The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which
leads to the determination that a part covered by the ECS
Warranty is in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic
work is performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized
Service Outlet.
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). The ECS Warranty Period
shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is
delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue
for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
6. TecumsehPower Company shall be liable for damages to
other original engine components or approved
modifications proximately caused by a failure under
warranty of an emission-related part covered by the ECS
Warranty.
B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:
TecumsehPower Company warrants to the original, end-use
purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each
subsequent purchaser that each of its small off-road engines
is:
7. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, TecumsehPower
Company shall maintain a supply of warranted emission-
related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for
such emission-related parts.
1. Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all
applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board
pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5,
Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, and
8. Any TecumsehPower Company authorized and approved
emission-related replacement part may be used in the
performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair
and will be provided without charge to the owner. Such use
shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warranty
obligations.
2. Free from defects in materials and workmanship which, at
any time during the ECS Warranty Period, will cause a
warranted emissions-related part to fail to be identical in all
material respects to the part as described in the engine
manufacturer’s application for certification.
9. Unapproved add-on or modified parts may not be used to
modify or repair a TecumsehPower engine. Such use voids
this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for
disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. TecumsehPower
Company shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any
warranted parts of a TecumsehPower engine caused by
the use of such an unapproved add-on or modified part.
C. THE ECS WARRANTY ONLY PERTAINS TO EMISSION-
RELATED PARTS ON YOUR ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Any warranted, emissions-related parts which are not
scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the
Operator’s Manual shall be warranted for the ECS
Warranty Period. If any such part fails during the ECS
Warranty Period, it shall be repaired or replaced by
TecumsehPower Company according to Subsection 4
below. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS
Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS
Warranty Period.
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Carburetor Assembly including internal components:
a) Carburetor gaskets
b) Intake pipe
2. Air Cleaner Assembly including components:
a) Air filter element
2. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled
only for regular inspection as specified in the Operator’s
Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. A
statement in such written instructions to the effect of “repair
or replace as necessary”, shall not reduce the ECS
Warranty Period. Any such part repaired or replaced under
the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of
the ECS Warranty Period.
3. Ignition System including components:
a) Spark plug
b) Ignition module
c) Flywheel assembly
4. Exhaust System including components:
a) Catalytic muffler (if so equipped)
b) Muffler gasket (if so equipped)
3. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled
for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator’s
Manual, shall be warranted for the period of time prior to
the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the
part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part
shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower
Company according to Subsection 4 below. Any such
emissions-related part repaired or replaced under the ECS
Warranty, shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS
Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement
point for such emissions-related part.
c) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped)
5. Crankcase Breather Assembly including components
a) Breather connection tube
6. Evaporative Control System including components:
a) Fuel line(s)
b) Fuel filter
c) Canister (if so equipped)
d) Fuel tank (if so equipped)
e) Fuel fill cap (if so equipped)
4. Repair or replacement of any warranted, emissions-related
part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no
charge to the owner at a TecumsehPower Authorized
Service Outlet.
Revised February 2008
IMPORTANT!
The Emission Regulations may be different for your country. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is only applicable to
engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references “Emissions Regulations”.
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XII. Warranty Information
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEHPOWER ENGINES
AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES
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. This Limited Warranty
DOES NOT COVER (i) any TecumsehPower 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 or modifications of new TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower 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. At the time warranty service is requested,
evidence must be presented of the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Any charge for making service calls and/or for transporting any engine or part(s) thereof to
and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work is performed is payable solely by the purchaser. The purchaser is responsible for any damage or loss incurred
in connection with the transportation of any engine or part(s) thereof submitted for inspection and/or warranty work. WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED
BY A TECUMSEHPOWER AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (any
TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer, TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor, or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting
TecumsehPower Company c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin USA 53024-1499.
(4)
(5)
“CONSUMER USE”
“COMMERCIAL USE”
Warranty
Within
U.S.A. and Canada
90 Day
Outside
Within
U.S.A. and Canada
No Warranty
1 Year
Outside
(6)
Category
(A)
U.S.A. and Canada
U.S.A. and Canada
No Warranty
1 Year
(1)
90 Day
(1)
(B)
1 Year
1 Year
(1)
(C)
2 Years
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
(2)
(D)
2 Years
2 Years
1 Year
1 Year
(E)
2 Years
2 Years
1 Year
1 Year
(3)
(3)
(H)
2 ‘n 10
2 ‘n 10
1 Year
1 Year
(3)
(3)
(3)
(K)
2 ‘n 10
2 ‘n 10
2 ‘n 10
1 Year
(7)
(7)
(M)
3 Years
3 Years
1 Year
1 Year
(1) 2 years for Member States of the European Union. Consumers may have additional legal rights not affected by the terms of this warranty pursuant to EU Directive
1999/44/EC and the national legislation of certain Member States of the European Union.
(2) 1 year for Australian/New Zealand for rotary mower engines.
(3) 2 years on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; the second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition.
(4) For purposes of this warranty policy, “consumer use” shall mean consumer’s personal, residential, household use by the original retail purchaser.
(5) For purposes of this warranty policy, “commercial use” shall mean all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes.
(6) The engine warranty category of your engine can be determined by review of the engine model number on the “Important Engine Information” decal. One letter in the
engine model number will be surrounded by parenthesis (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) (K) or (M) and that letter is your engine warranty category designation.
(7) Qualification for three (3) year consumer use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may be determined by notation of an (M) designation on the “Important
Engine Information” decal located on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto.
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEHPOWER CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT, if any.
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. Neither TecumsehPower Company nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties,
representations, or promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the engine or any of its parts, other than as set forth herein. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY TECUMSEHPOWER
ENGINE OR PART(S) THEREOF, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHOWN IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD
CHART ABOVE AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEHPOWER
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND/OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF UNIT USE OR ANY COST OR EXPENSE OF SUBSTITUTE UNITS DURING PERIODS OF MALFUNCTION OR
NON-USE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state-to-state.
TecumsehPower Company neither assumes nor authorizes any other person, natural or corporate, to assume for TecumsehPower Company any other obligations or
liabilities in connection with or with respect to any TecumsehPower product or parts. The seller or dealer of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority, whatsoever,
to make any representations or promises on behalf of TecumsehPower Company or to modify the terms or limitations of TecumsehPower’s warranty in any way.
Revised February 2008
!
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
TecumsehPower Company • Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499 • USA
Telephone: 1-800-558-5402
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