Tecumseh LV148XA, LV148EA Do not Modify Engine, Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces

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E. DO NOT Modify Engine

To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor.

!WARNING

Use of this engine on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can result in serious injury or death. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.

F.Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces

The muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped.

To avoid severe burns on contact, NEVER operate the engine without the muffler guard in place, and avoid hot areas of the engine.

To reduce the risk of fire keep all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from muffler and rest of engine. DO NOT operate, idle or park the engine application in long dry grass or other dry ground cover.

G.Avoid Accidental Starts

To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always:

Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figure 2.

Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur.

Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. See Figure 3.

Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with an electric starter.

Turn off all engine switches.

Remove ignition key, if provided.

H.Use Hearing Protection

Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine.

Figure 1. Typical Flywheel Guard Location

Figure 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug

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1.Grounding Post Connection

2.Spark Plug Connection

Figure 3. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection

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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 InformationGeneral Safety Precautions Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and MaintenanceAvoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Avoid Gasoline FiresDo not Modify Engine Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot SurfacesAvoid Accidental Starts Use Hearing ProtectionEngine Identification Decal II. How to Get ServiceTecumseh Technician’s Handbook III. Oil and Fuel Specifications IV. Before Starting Your EngineOil FuelOil Fill Cap With Dipstick Filling Oil SumpII. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug Filling Fuel Tank Front View Bottom ViewPosition To OFF PositionStarting Your Engine Engine Sections with Electric StartersPrimer Bulb Only If your engine has Go toAir 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 VII. Maintenance VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term StorageChecking 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 Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Removing Debris from EngineSpark Plug Servicing Foam FiltersIV. Removal and Installation-Type B Air Cleaner III. Removal and Installation-Type a Air CleanerII. Servicing Paper Filters Removal and Installation-Type C Air Cleaner VI. Removal and Installation-Type D Air CleanerRetainer Slot Flange Paper Filter Tab Cover Tab B Foam Filter Slot Cover Tab a Paper Filter BodyAdjustments VIII. Transporting Your EngineCarburetor Engine SpeedIII. Fuel System IV. Fuel TreatmentIV. Battery Extended StorageDraining Fuel II. Oil Cylinder BoreXI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance IntervalsProcedure 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