Tecumseh LV148EA, LV148XA specifications Typical Spark Plug Connection

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8.Clean area around oil fill tube and oil fill cap dipstick. See Figure 34.

9.Place engine back onto a level upright position with the wheels touching the ground.

10.Fill with recommended oil. See "III. Oil and Fuel Speci- fications" instructions on page 4. See Table 1

on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

Figure 34. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick

NOTES

DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry- over to the air cleaner and equipment malfunction or damage.

DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the “ADD” mark on dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage.

Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil.

11.Wipe away any spilled oil.

12.Install oil fill cap dipstick. Tighten securely. See Figure 34.

13.Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. See Figures 35 and 36. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

14.Carefully re-connect spark plug wire to spark plug. See Figure 37.

NOTES

The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year.

The filter should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions.

Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Oil Filter.

Figure 35. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug

1

2

 

1.Grounding Post Connection

2.Spark Plug Connection

Figure 36. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection

Figure 37. Typical Spark Plug Connection

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Contents LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA Tecumseh Contact Information Safety DefinitionsAdult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance General Safety PrecautionsAvoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Avoid Gasoline FiresAvoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces Do not Modify EngineAvoid Accidental Starts Use Hearing ProtectionTecumseh Technician’s Handbook II. How to Get ServiceEngine Identification Decal IV. Before Starting Your Engine III. Oil and Fuel SpecificationsOil FuelII. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug Filling Oil SumpOil Fill Cap With Dipstick Front View Bottom View Filling Fuel TankPosition To OFF PositionEngine Sections with Electric Starters Starting Your EnginePrimer Bulb Only If your engine has Go toII. Choke Only Spark Plug Cap Spark Plug WireAir Cleaner Primer Carburetor Muffler III. Primer Bulb and Choke Temperatures above 40F 5CTemperatures below 40F 5C Engine Sections with Recoil Starters Engine Sections with Recoil StartersPrimer Bulb Vent Hole III. Primer Bulb and Choke VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage VII. MaintenanceChecking and Changing Oil Grounding Post Connection Spark Plug ConnectionGas Cap Carburetor Side Up Oil Fill/Drain Tube Cap/Dipstick Typical Spark Plug Connection Gas Cap Oil Fill Plug Removing Debris from Engine Cleaning/Replacing Air CleanerSpark Plug Servicing Foam FiltersII. Servicing Paper Filters III. Removal and Installation-Type a Air CleanerIV. Removal and Installation-Type B Air Cleaner VI. Removal and Installation-Type D Air Cleaner Removal and Installation-Type C Air CleanerRetainer Slot Flange Paper Filter Tab Cover Tab B Foam Filter Slot Cover Tab a Paper Filter BodyVIII. Transporting Your Engine AdjustmentsCarburetor Engine SpeedIV. Fuel Treatment III. Fuel SystemExtended Storage IV. BatteryDraining Fuel II. Oil Cylinder BoreMaintenance Intervals XI. Maintenance IntervalsProcedure Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass FiresDateOwner/Dealer 181-1215-14 Every 200 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Spark Plug Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance Change OilFour-Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air-Cooled California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Emission Control System Warranty Consumer USE Commercial USE XII. Warranty Information