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LH195SA/LH195SP (HSSK40-55)
LH318SA/LH358SA (HMSK80-110)
OH195SA/OH195SP (OHSK50-75)
OH318SA/OH358SA (OHSK80-130)

181-1275-14

(English) 6/01/08

ENGINE
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SPEC:

DOM:

4-Cycle 

Engine

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for LH195SA/LH195SP (HSSK40-55)

Page 1: ...OM 4 Cycle Engine OPERATOR S MANUAL For your convenience enter your engine model spec and DOM numbers here Visit our website at www TecumsehPower com Maintain Your ENGINE With Genuine TecumsehPower PA...

Page 2: ...eaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems EM Engine Modification and TWC Three way Catalyst if so equipped TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments repairs...

Page 3: ...purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of 2 5 gallons or less Small containers are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel...

Page 4: ...er 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 Figures 3 and 4...

Page 5: ...to repair and service your engine and or engine emission control systems yourself a Technician s Handbook is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer See Figure 6 This handbook c...

Page 6: ...each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm Check oil level more frequently during engine break in Keep oil level between FULL and ADD marks on oil fill cap dipstick or to point of overf...

Page 7: ...securely 6 Wipe away any spilled oil NOTE To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap dipstick see B Changing Oil instructions on page 17 II Oil Fill Cap Plug If your engine does NOT have an oil fi...

Page 8: ...nd equipment before each operation for loose nuts bolts and attachments keep these items tightened D Check the Item Descriptions The item descriptions listed below are for all 4 Cycle Horizontal Crank...

Page 9: ...ngine Page 7 Figure 14 4 Cycle Snow Engine Components 2 3 7 12 8 6 13 9 10 4 5 2 4 3 7 12 8 6 13 10 1 5 1 3 4 7 12 8 6 13 9 10 2 5 1 9 11 11 OH318SA OH358SA 1 3 4 8 12 7 6 13 9 10 2 5 OH195SA OH195SP...

Page 10: ...f fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine Move machine away from area of spillage Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with...

Page 11: ...or DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with spark plug removed Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite NOTE If engine is remotely controll...

Page 12: ...e installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Be sure fuel valve if present see eq...

Page 13: ...o NO CHOKE position 10 Move engine speed control to desired speed in RUN range See Figures 21 and 22 NOTES If engine starts but falters when choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position a Momentarily m...

Page 14: ...Choke Control Positions STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STO P STOP STO P STOP STO P STOP LH195SA LH195SP OH195SA OH195SP OH318SA OH358SA LH318SA LH358SA 1 NO CHOKE Position 2 1 2 CHOKE P...

Page 15: ...ake sure you cover vent hole with your thumb Repeat twice for a total of three primes NOTES DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Doing so will flood the engine and ma...

Page 16: ...ly See Figure 24 on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions below b Next move choke control to NO CHOKE position c Finally move engine speed control to desired speed in RUN range See Figures 2...

Page 17: ...equipment control if present see manufacturer s instructions engine control lever or ignition switch to STOP or OFF position See Figure 31 To avoid unsupervised operation of an engine especially by c...

Page 18: ...FULL CHOKE position See Figure 24 on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions below 4 Be sure fuel valve if present see equipment manufac turer s instructions is in OFF position See Figure 34 N...

Page 19: ...cting power cord always connect power cord to switch box on engine first then into outlet See Figure 37 A Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer s instructions and contact an Authorized TecumsehPower...

Page 20: ...ould occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided 2 Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely See Figure 40 See Figure 14 on page 7 Afterward continue reading...

Page 21: ...See Table 1 on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result in oil carry over to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage DO NOT allow...

Page 22: ...below 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 2 Be sure fuel fill cap is o...

Page 23: ...damage Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil 11 Wipe away any spilled oil 12 Screw oil fill cap plug back into oil fill hole Tighten securely See Figures 47 and...

Page 24: ...ns See A Engines with Electric Starters instructions on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES See equipment manufacturer s instructions for proper location of fuel fill cap and c...

Page 25: ...w and Debris Removal Locations 4 1 5 4 1 5 3 2 LH195SA LH195SP 4 1 2 OH195SA OH195SP OH318SA OH358SA LH318SA LH358SA 1 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 2 Fuel Fill Cap Areas 3 Recoil Starter Flywheel Guard Areas...

Page 26: ...ceptable 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 co...

Page 27: ...proceed to Step 5 For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 6 5 Grasp starter cord handle a Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke b Repeat once This will distri...

Page 28: ...es the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed XI Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to extend the life of your T...

Page 29: ...____Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1 Check Spark Plug Date_______________Owner Dealer Date__...

Page 30: ...hPower Authorized Service Outlet any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor as soon as a problem exists The...

Page 31: ...part shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the rema...

Page 32: ...mined by review of the engine model number on the Important Engine Information decal One letter in the engine model number will be surrounded by parenthesis A B C D E H K or M and that letter is your...

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