Tecumseh LV148XA, LV148EA specifications Safety Definitions, Tecumseh Contact Information

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IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Safety Definitions

Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special significance:

!WARNING

Or

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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.

CAUTION

Indicates a potential situation which if not avoided, could result in equipment or property damage.

NOTE

Refers to important information and is placed in italic type.

It is recommended that you take special notice of all items discussed on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment.

Before operating this engine it is your responsibility to read this Operator’s Manual. Follow these basic rules for your personal safety:

Keep this manual handy at all times for future reference.

Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions.

Notice Regarding Emissions

NOTE

Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped).

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Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled

181-1215-14

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Contents LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA Safety Definitions Tecumseh Contact InformationAvoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning General Safety PrecautionsAdult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance Avoid Gasoline FiresAvoid Accidental Starts Do not Modify EngineAvoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces Use Hearing ProtectionTecumseh Technician’s Handbook II. How to Get ServiceEngine Identification Decal Oil III. Oil and Fuel SpecificationsIV. Before Starting Your Engine FuelII. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug Filling Oil SumpOil Fill Cap With Dipstick Position Filling Fuel TankFront View Bottom View To OFF PositionPrimer Bulb Only Starting Your EngineEngine Sections with Electric Starters 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 Checking and Changing Oil VII. MaintenanceVI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 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 Spark Plug Cleaning/Replacing Air CleanerRemoving Debris from Engine Servicing Foam FiltersII. Servicing Paper Filters III. Removal and Installation-Type a Air CleanerIV. Removal and Installation-Type B Air Cleaner Retainer Slot Flange Paper Filter Tab Cover Removal and Installation-Type C Air CleanerVI. Removal and Installation-Type D Air Cleaner Tab B Foam Filter Slot Cover Tab a Paper Filter BodyCarburetor AdjustmentsVIII. Transporting Your Engine Engine SpeedIII. Fuel System IV. Fuel TreatmentDraining Fuel IV. BatteryExtended Storage II. Oil Cylinder BoreProcedure XI. Maintenance IntervalsMaintenance Intervals Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass FiresDateOwner/Dealer 181-1215-14 Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance Change Oil Every 200 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Spark PlugFour-Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air-Cooled California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Emission Control System Warranty XII. Warranty Information Consumer USE Commercial USE