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Power Sport Recreational Application Operator’s Manual

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CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the
California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) and Tecumseh Power
Company are pleased to explain the Federal and California
Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new small off-road
engine. In California, new 1995 and later small off-road engines
must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s
stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, new 1997 and later
model year engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the
time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road
engines. Tecumseh Power Company will warrant the emission
control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of
time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect,
unapproved modification, or improper maintenance of your small
off-road engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the
carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system,
crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control
system. Also included may be the compression release system
and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Tecumseh Power
Company will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you
for diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL 
SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE

Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year California
small off-road engines are warranted for two years as hereinafter
noted. In other states, 1997 and later model year engines are also
warranted for two years. If, during such warranty period, any
emission-related part on your engine is defective in materials or
workmanship, the part will be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh
Power Company

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator’s
Manual, but Tecumseh Power Company will not deny warranty
solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide
written evidence of the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
As the small off-road engine owner, you should, however, be
aware that Tecumseh Power Company may deny you warranty
coverage if your small off-road engine or a part thereof has failed
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your small off-road 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 warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either an
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer and/or Tecumseh Power
Company, c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, WI
53024-1499. Telephone 1-262-377-2700 [or in USA/Canada call
1-800-558-5402].

IMPORTANT NOTE

This warranty statement explains your rights and obligations
under the Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”)
which is provided to you by Tecumseh Power Company pursuant
to California law. Tecumseh Power Company also provides to
original purchasers of new Tecumseh Power Company engines
the Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New
Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. The
Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New
Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules (“Tecumseh
Power Company Warranty”) are located on the back cover of the
Operator’s Manual, enclosed with all new Tecumseh Power
Company engines. The ECS Warranty applies only to the
emission control system of your new engine. To the extent that
there is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the
Tecumseh Power Company Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall
apply except in any circumstances in which the Tecumseh Power
Company Warranty may provide a longer warranty period. Both
the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Power Company Warranty
describe important rights and obligations with respect to your new
engine.
Warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh Power
Company Authorized Servicing Dealer. At the time of requesting
warranty service, evidence must be presented of the date of sale
to the original purchaser. The purchaser shall pay any charges for
making service calls and/or for transporting the products to and
from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work is
performed. The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or
loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any engine
or any part(s) thereof submitted for inspection and/or warranty
work.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and 
responsibilities, you should contact Tecumseh Power Company at 
1-262-377-2700 or in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402.

Revised July, 2005

IMPORTANT!

The emission Regulations may be different for your country. The emissions Control Warranty Statement is only applicable 
to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references “Emissions Regulations”.

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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