Tecumseh LV148EA, LV148XA specifications Oil Fill Plug

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8.Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. See Figure 42. See "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. See Table 1 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instruc- tions below.

NOTES

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

Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil.

9.Wipe away any spilled oil.

10.Screw oil fill plug back into oil fill hole. Tighten securely. See Figure 42.

11.Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. See Figures 43 and 44. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

12.Carefully re-connect spark plug wire to spark plug. See Figure 45.

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 42. Oil Fill Plug

Figure 43. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug

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1.Grounding Post Connection

2.Spark Plug Connection

Figure 44. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection

Figure 45. Typical Spark Plug Connection

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Contents LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA Tecumseh Contact Information Safety DefinitionsAvoid Gasoline Fires General Safety PrecautionsAdult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance Avoid Carbon Monoxide PoisoningUse Hearing Protection Do not Modify EngineAvoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces Avoid Accidental StartsEngine Identification Decal II. How to Get ServiceTecumseh Technician’s Handbook Fuel III. Oil and Fuel SpecificationsIV. Before Starting Your Engine OilOil Fill Cap With Dipstick Filling Oil SumpII. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug To OFF Position Filling Fuel TankFront View Bottom View PositionIf your engine has Go to Starting Your EngineEngine Sections with Electric Starters Primer Bulb OnlyAir Cleaner Primer Carburetor Muffler Spark Plug Cap Spark Plug WireII. Choke Only Temperatures below 40F 5C Temperatures above 40F 5CIII. Primer Bulb and Choke Engine Sections with Recoil Starters Engine Sections with Recoil StartersPrimer Bulb Vent Hole III. Primer Bulb and Choke Grounding Post Connection Spark Plug Connection VII. MaintenanceVI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Checking and Changing OilGas Cap Carburetor Side Up Oil Fill/Drain Tube Cap/Dipstick Typical Spark Plug Connection Gas Cap Oil Fill Plug Servicing Foam Filters Cleaning/Replacing Air CleanerRemoving Debris from Engine Spark PlugIV. Removal and Installation-Type B Air Cleaner III. Removal and Installation-Type a Air CleanerII. Servicing Paper Filters Tab B Foam Filter Slot Cover Tab a Paper Filter Body Removal and Installation-Type C Air CleanerVI. Removal and Installation-Type D Air Cleaner Retainer Slot Flange Paper Filter Tab CoverEngine Speed AdjustmentsVIII. Transporting Your Engine CarburetorIV. Fuel Treatment III. Fuel SystemII. Oil Cylinder Bore IV. BatteryExtended Storage Draining FuelPreventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires XI. Maintenance IntervalsMaintenance Intervals ProcedureDateOwner/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