Tecumseh LH318EA Operator'S Manual Download Page 40

Warranty requirements for engines sold outside of the USA  may vary from country to 
country.  For warranty details for your specific country, contact your national 
Tecumseh Service Distributor.  If help is needed in locating your national service 
distributor, you may contact Tecumseh c/o International Service Coordinator, 900 
North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin USA 53024-1499.  Telephone is 1-262-377-2700 or 
in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402.

For the time period shown below from the date of purchase, Tecumseh Power 
Company will, at its option as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the 
original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new Tecumseh engine which is 
found, upon examination by any Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer to be 
DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP, except as provided below. 
This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER  (i) any Tecumseh engine or part(s) 
thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and/or used on any 
commercial or rental track, or (ii) defects or damage caused by alterations or 
modifications of new Tecumseh engines or parts or by normal wear, accidents, 
improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the 
instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the new 
Tecumseh engine or part. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service 
items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser. At the time 
warranty service is requested, evidence must be presented of the date of purchase 
by the original purchaser. Any charge for making service calls and/or for transporting 
any engine or part(s) thereof to and from the place where the inspection and/or 
warranty work is performed is payable solely by the purchaser. The purchaser is 
responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of 
any engine or part(s) thereof submitted for inspection and/or warranty work. 
Warranty service can only be performed by an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing 
DEALER. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either a Tecumseh 
Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh 
Master Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh 
Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting Tecumseh c/o Service Manager,   
900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499.

ENGINE WARRANTY PERIOD

Consumer Use+

WARRANTY CATEGORY~

WITHIN USA & CANADA

OUTSIDE USA & CANADA

(A)

90 day

90 day

(B)

1 year

1 year

(C)

2 years

1 year

(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

(D)

1 year

1 year

(E)

1 year

1 year

(H)

1 year

1 year

(K)

2 ‘n 10*

1 year

Limited Warranty for New Tecumseh Engines 

and Electronic Ignition Modules

THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.

  Neither Tecumseh nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties, representations, or 

promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the engine or any of its parts, other than as set forth herein.  ANY

 IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR FITNESS FOR 

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY TECUMSEH ENGINE OR PART(S) THEREOF, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION 
TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHOWN IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD CHART ABOVE AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND ANY 
AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED.  IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL 
DAMAGES AND/OR EXPENSES.

  Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 

damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you.  This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which 
vary from state-to-state.

Tecumseh Power Company • Grafton, Wisconsin  53024-1499 •USA 

 Telephone: 1-800-558-5402

Visit us at: www.TecumsehPower.com

181-1269-14 

(English) 01/01/07

*    2 years on engine, 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; the 

second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition.

** 1 year for Australian/New Zealand for rotary mower engines.

+   For purposes of this warranty policy, ìconsumer useî shall mean consumer’s 

personal, resi  dential, household use by the original retail purchaser.

++ For purposes of this warranty policy, “commercial use”shall mean all other 

uses, including use for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes.

~  The engine warranty category of your engine can be determined by review of 

the engine model number on the “Important Engine Information” decal.  One 

letter in the engine model number will be preceded by the word WARRANTY: 

and surrounded by parens (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) or (K) and that letter is your 

engine warranty category designation.  IN CALIFORNIA ONLY, THIS EXPRESS 

WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEH CALIFORNIA 

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT.

Revised January, 2004

WARNING

!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

reproductive harm.

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

XII. Warranty Information

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 33: ...181 1269 14 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator s Manual Page 31 NOTES...

Page 34: ...Page 32 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator s Manual 181 1269 14...

Page 35: ...181 1269 14 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator s Manual Page 33 NOTES...

Page 36: ...Page 34 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator s Manual 181 1269 14...

Page 37: ...181 1269 14 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator s Manual Page 35 NOTES...

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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