Tecumseh LH318SA, OH358SA, OH195SA, LH358SA Check the Following Items, Check the Item Descriptions

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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

Ignition key, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions), is inserted 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.

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

4.Ignition Key or Ignition Switch

5.Carburetor Cover

6.Muffler With Muffler Guard

7.Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

8.Spark Plug Cap

9.Fuel Fill Cap

10.Starter Cord Handle

11.Fuel Valve

12.Primer Bulb

13.Recoil Starter/Flywheel Guard

Figure 10. Ignition Key

Figure 11. Possible Ignition Key Locations

STOP

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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Contents Cycle Snow King Engine Operator’s Manual 181-1275-14 English 08/01/05Table of Contents General Safety Precautions MaintenanceStay Away from Rotating Parts Avoid Gasoline FiresDo not Modify Engine Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot SurfacesAvoid Accidental Starts Use Hearing Protection Tecumseh Technician’s Handbooks II. How to Get Service Engine Identification Decal III. Oil and Fuel Specifications IV. Before Starting Your EngineOil FuelII. Oil Fill Filling OilOil Fill Check the Following Items Check the Item DescriptionsOH318SA/OH358SA Electrical Power Filling Fuel TankTypical Engine Symbols Starting Your EngineEngines with Electric Starters Stop LH195SA/LH195SP Your Warranty Engines with Recoil StartersRecoil Starter Cord Handle VI. Stopping Your Engine Short-Term Storage Stop EngineAfter Engine is Stopped Changing Oil VII. MaintenanceRemote Choke Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Oil Fill cap/Plug Oil Drain PlugUsed oil must be II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug Spark Plug Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection centerVIII. Transporting Your Engine Snow and Debris Removal Locations 181-1275-14 Extended Storage III. Fuel SystemIV. Fuel Treatment Draining FuelIII. Oil IV. BatteryII. Oil Cylinder Bore XI. Maintenance Intervals Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass FiresEvery 100 Hours or Seasonally 1. Check Spark Plug California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Emission Control System Warranty XII. Warranty Information Consumer USE Commercial USE
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