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Tecumseh LH318EA Operator'S Manual Download Page 33

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Power Sport Recreational Application Operator’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for LH318EA

Page 1: ...e 18 VIII Maintenance 18 IX Storing Your Engine 25 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass Fires 27 XI Maintenance Intervals 28 California US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement 36 Emission Control Sy...

Page 2: ...Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Find them on our website at www TecumsehPower com or call Tecumseh Power Company at 1 800 558 5402 WARNING WARNING CAUTION I Use this Engine Only in Approved Applications Tec...

Page 3: ...a building through openings such as windows and doors B Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline fuel vapors are highly flammable and can explode Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many fe...

Page 4: ...Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded engine shaft See Figure 1 The equipment manufacturer attaches a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to the engine shaft If these parts are n...

Page 5: ...from metal parts where arcing could occur Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided See Figure 4 Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with an electric...

Page 6: ...andbooks If you have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and or engine emission control systems yourself a Technician s Handbook is availa...

Page 7: ...use of alternative fuels such as E85 or E20 are not recommended for use in Tecumseh engines Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard starting poor engine performance and may cause in...

Page 8: ...ns to an idle position when released An adult should start the engine Only allow children to start engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation 5 Idle speed Be...

Page 9: ...ipstick See Figure 11 2 Unscrew oil fill dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe clean 3 Screw oil fill dipstick back into oil filler tube Tighten securely 4 Unscrew and remove oil fill dipstick from o...

Page 10: ...An adult should fuel this engine NEVER allow children to refuel this engine Gasoline fuel vapors are highly flammable and can explode Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many fee...

Page 11: ...Remove and discard white plastic fuel tank insert if provided See Figure 15 Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti splash fuel fill cap Failure to do so may...

Page 12: ...ins starting instructions for several different types of engines In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine first determine what type of starter you have If you have an electric sta...

Page 13: ...269 14 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator s Manual Page 11 Figure 19 OH195EA OH195EP Model STOP 6 2 14 7 4 11 12 5 8 9 10 3 Figure 20 OH318EA Climate Guard RUN CHOK E 7 3 6 10 2 4 11 12 8 1...

Page 14: ...mer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction 4 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine NOTE DO NOT...

Page 15: ...hoke control See Figure 23 Some engines are equipped with a Remote Choke Control See Figure 24 Some OH195EA OH195EP engines are equipped with a choke control lever under the muffler See Figure 25 Figu...

Page 16: ...othly c Next move Choke Lever to NO CHOKE position NOTES If engine starts but falters when Choke Lever is moved to NO CHOKE position a Momentarily move Choke Lever back to FULL CHOKE position b Next m...

Page 17: ...arter rope the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions 4 Grasp starter cord handle See Figure 30 a Pull rope out slo...

Page 18: ...choke control See Figure 31 Some engines are equipped with a Remote Choke Control See Figure 32 Some OH195EA OH195EP engines are equipped with a choke control lever located under the muffler See Figur...

Page 19: ...tial damage to the recoil mechanism 5 When engine starts a Momentarily move Choke Lever to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly b Next move Choke Lever to NO CHOKE position NOTES If engine st...

Page 20: ...fuel tank by using a commercially available suction device designed for use with gasoline DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth 2 Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container bein...

Page 21: ...parts where arcing could occur Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided See Figure 37 3 Be sure the gas cap is on and is tightened securely 4 Clean area around oil drain plug 5 Pl...

Page 22: ...park plug 2 Remove and inspect spark plug 3 Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if elec trodes are Pitted Burned Fouled with deposits 4 Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap...

Page 23: ...h and press DO NOT twist until completely dry NOTE DO NOT oil a foam pre filter 4 Replace foam pre filter onto paper filter II Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be repla...

Page 24: ...3 Remove foam pre filter if provided from outside of paper filter Inspect for dirt or debris accumulation If either is present see I Servicing Foam Pre Filters instructions on page 21 4 Remove paper...

Page 25: ...Clean inside of base and cover thoroughly 5 Install clean paper element into base 6 Install clean foam pre filter if provided into cover 7 Install cover on base 8 Install wing nut and tighten securel...

Page 26: ...nstall air cleaner cover onto base NOTE Be sure air cleaner cover is in correct WINTER position with snowflake symbol visible 5 Install wing nuts and tighten securely B At temperatures above 32 F 0 C...

Page 27: ...on remove grass clippings dirt and debris from the following areas Cooling fins Air intake screen Levers Linkage Guards Carburetor Head Removing debris will facilitate adequate cooling correct engine...

Page 28: ...on such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc NOTE Instead of using a fuel preservative stabilizer you can empty the fuel tank as described under I Draining Fuel instructio...

Page 29: ...ribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage 5 Install spark plug 6 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided 7 Connect spark plug wire before atte...

Page 30: ..._Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner D...

Page 31: ...aler Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 200 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replace Spark Plug Date____________...

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Page 38: ...engine to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor as soon as a problem exists The...

Page 39: ...acement the part shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Power Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted...

Page 40: ...ear D 2 years 2 years E 2 years 2 years H 2 n 10 2 n 10 K 2 n 10 2 n 10 Commercial Use WARRANTY CATEGORY WITHIN USA CANADA OUTSIDE USA CANADA A No Warranty No Warranty B 1 year 1 year C 1 year 1 year...

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