Tecumseh LV148EA II. Servicing Paper Filters, III. Removal and Installation-Type a Air Cleaner

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II. Servicing Paper Filters

Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. Replacement filters are available at an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Follow the instructions next to the drawing of your air cleaner to remove and replace it.

NOTE

DO NOT put oil on or clean a paper filter.

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III. Removal and Installation-Type “A” Air Cleaner

1.Press cover release button and lift cover upward. See Figure 48.

2.Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either is present, see "I. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on page 18. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

3.Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly.

4.Install filter(s) in body where applicable.

5.Push cover downward on body and press until cover locks with body tab securely.

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1.Cover Release Button

2.Foam / Screen Filter (Optional)

3.Foam Filter

4.Tab

5.Cover

6.Slot

7.Body

8.Body Tab

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IV. Removal and Installation-Type “B” Air Cleaner

1.Remove cover by pulling tab “A” away from body while lifting cover upward. See Figure 49.

2.Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either is present, see "I. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on page 18 and "II. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions listed above. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

3.Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly.

4.Install foam filter(s) and new paper filter(s) in body where applicable.

5.Install cover by hooking slot of cover over tab “B” on body.

6.Push cover down, snapping cover onto body securely.

Figure 48. Air Cleaner Type “A” Assembly

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1.Tab “B”

2.Foam Filter

3.Slot

4.Optional Paper Filter

5.Cover

6.Tab “A”

7.Foam Filter

8.Body

Figure 49. Air Cleaner Type “B” Assembly

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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 ProtectionII. How to Get Service Engine Identification DecalTecumseh Technician’s Handbook IV. Before Starting Your Engine III. Oil and Fuel SpecificationsOil FuelFilling Oil Sump Oil Fill Cap With DipstickII. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug Front View Bottom View Filling Fuel TankPosition To OFF PositionEngine Sections with Electric Starters Starting Your EnginePrimer Bulb Only If your engine has Go toSpark Plug Cap Spark Plug Wire Air Cleaner Primer Carburetor MufflerII. Choke Only Temperatures above 40F 5C Temperatures below 40F 5CIII. Primer Bulb and Choke 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 FiltersIII. Removal and Installation-Type a Air Cleaner IV. Removal and Installation-Type B Air CleanerII. Servicing Paper Filters 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