Tecumseh SNOW KING LH195SA Operator's Manual
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4-Cycle Snow King
Engine Operator's Manual
LH195SA/LH195SP
LH318SA/LH358SA
OH195SA/OH195SP
OH318SA/OH358SA
ENGINE
MODEL:
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D.O.M.:
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Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
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181-1275-14
(English) 08/01/05
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- Page 1 Engine Operator’s Manual Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP OH318SA/OH358SA ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: D.O.M.: www.TecumsehPower.com Visit our web site at Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 181-1275-14 (English) 08/01/05...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Catalyst (if so equipped). Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information. ©Copyright 2005 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved 4-Cycle •... -
Page 3: General Safety Precautions
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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800- 558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information. - Page 4 NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor. WARNING Use of this engine on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can result in serious injury or death. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.
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Page 5: How To Get Service
II. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information. www.TecumsehPower.com Visit our web site at Register Your Tecumseh Engine... -
Page 6: Checking Oil Level
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. Tecumseh special-formulated oils are available at your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. B. Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. -
Page 7: Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick/Plug
B. Filling Oil Sump 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 below. 1. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. -
Page 8: 4-Cycle Snow Engine Components
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. - Page 9 OH318SA/OH358SA LH195SA/LH195SP 181-1275-14 Figure 14. 4-Cycle Snow Engine Components 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine OH195SA/OH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA Page 7...
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Page 10: Filling Fuel Tank
NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY See Figure 15. 6. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac- turer’s instructions) is open. -
Page 11: Starting Your Engine
If you are unable to start this engine WARNING after following instructions in this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. For example: •... -
Page 12: Engines With Electric Starters
A. Engines with Electric Starters If you have a recoil starter see "B. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 13. Some electric starters are equipped WARNING with a 120V A.C. Three-Wire Power Cord and Plug designed to operate on a 120V A.C. household current. - Page 13 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
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Page 14: Choke Control Positions
LH195SA/LH195SP STOP STOP OH318SA/OH358SA STOP STOP OH195SA/OH195SP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP LH318SA/LH358SA 1. “NO CHOKE” Position 2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position 3. “FULL CHOKE” Position Figure 24. Choke Control Positions Page 12 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14... -
Page 15: Engines With Recoil Starters
B. Engines with Recoil Starters If you have an electric starter see "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on page 10. DO NOT pull starter rope with WARNING engine running. Doing so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. - Page 16 CHOKE” position, move choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position and start engine. 11. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 10, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
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Page 17: Stopping Your Engine And Short-Term Storage
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions. To avoid unsupervised operation of WARNING an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key, if provided. - Page 18 B. After Engine is Stopped To prevent possible freeze-up of WARNING engine controls, follow instructions with engine STOPPED, listed below. 1. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever and choke areas. 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”...
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Page 19: Changing Oil
See Figure 37. A. Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer’s instructions and contact an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. B. Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. - Page 20 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 20. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.
- Page 21 DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the “ADD” mark on oil fill cap/dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. 13. Wipe away any spilled oil. 14. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. Tighten securely.
- Page 22 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. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.
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Page 23: Spark Plug
NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry- over to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. 11. Wipe away any spilled oil. 12. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Tighten securely. -
Page 24: Warranty
D. Adjustments DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. E. Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engine performance should NOT be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). - Page 25 OH318SA/OH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA 1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 2. Fuel Fill Cap Areas 3. Recoil Starter/Flywheel Guard Areas 4. Linkage Areas 5. Spark Plug Connection Figure 52. Snow and Debris Removal Locations 181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 23...
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Page 26: Storing Your Engine
Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Failure to do so may result in equipment damage. - Page 27 II. Oil Cylinder Bore When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel WARNING may spray from spark plug hole. To 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. •...
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Page 28: Preventing Forest, Brush And Grass Fires
Page 26 XI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com... - Page 29 Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Check Oil Level 2. Clean Cooling Fins Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance 1.
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Page 30: California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement
New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules (“Tecumseh Power Company Warranty”) are located on the back cover of the Operator’s Manual, enclosed with all new Tecumseh Power Company engines. The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new engine. To the extent that... -
Page 31: Emission Control System Warranty
181-1275-14 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 Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet. 5. The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor... -
Page 32: Warning
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES For the time period shown below from the date of purchase and subject to the exceptions and limitations described herein, Tecumseh Power 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 Tecumseh engine which is found, upon examination by any Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP.
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