IX. Storing Your Engine

A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage

I.Clean Engine

Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas:

•Cooling Fins

•Air Intake Screen

•Levers

•Linkage

•Guards

•Carburetor

•Head

Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire.

II. Fuel Storage

		NEVER store engine with fuel in the
WARNING		NEVER store engine with fuel in the
		fuel tank inside a building with

potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTES

If engine fuel stored in the gas tank and/or an approved gas container is to be unused without gasoline stabilizer for more than 15-30 days, prepare it for short-term/seasonal storage. See "IV. Fuel Treatment" instructions. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

If engine fuel is to be stored for more than one season, without gasoline stabilizer, it will gradually deteriorate. Also, if it is stored in the engine’s gas tank without gasoline stabilizer it is likely that your carburetor will have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will void your warranty. Prepare the fuel for extended storage. See "B. Extended Storage" instructions on page 23. Afterward, continue reading instructions.

III. Fuel System

To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in the following method below:

NOTES

TecumsehPower Company recommends using ULTRA-FRESH™Gasoline Stabilizer as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. This product is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.

Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Failure to do so may result in equipment damage.

It is NOT necessary to empty stabilized gas from fuel tank.

IV. Fuel Treatment

1.Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer’s instructions.

2.Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor.

			NEVER store engine with fuel in the

WARNING
			fuel tank inside a building with

potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTE

Instead of using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you can empty the fuel tank as described under "I. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 23.

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LV195EA, LV156EA, LV156XA, LV195XA specifications

Tecumseh is a well-known player in the field of small engines, and their LV series, including the LV156EA, LV156XA, LV195EA, and LV195XA, showcases their commitment to innovation and reliability. Designed for various applications, these engines are favored in lawn care equipment, utility vehicles, and more.

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Tecumseh LV195EA, LV156XA, LV156EA, LV195XA IX. Storing Your Engine, Short-Term/Seasonal Storage

Models: LV195EA LV156EA LV156XA LV195XA