Tecumseh LV148SA Operator'S Manual Download Page 21

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Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled

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Summary of Contents for LV148SA

Page 1: ...Specifications 3 IV Before Starting Your Engine 4 V Starting Your Engine 6 VI Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage 8 VII Maintenance 9 VIII Transporting Your Engine 11 IX Storing Your Engine 1...

Page 2: ...Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which are certified to comply with California and U S EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded g...

Page 3: ...OLINE container to store and dispense fuel Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of 2 5 gallons or less Small containers are easier to handle and help eliminate spillag...

Page 4: ...prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 2 and 3 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from m...

Page 5: ...repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator s Manual and it is intended for individuals who have had adequate training experience and who practice proper tool usage Service procedures sh...

Page 6: ...low oil level to fall below the ADD mark on dipstick Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil B Filling Oil Sump Oil Fi...

Page 7: ...ine Move machine away from area of spillage Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone NOTES Remove and discard white plastic fuel tank insert if provided See Figure 8 Replace a...

Page 8: ...ole and ignite 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning make sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Be sure fuel valve if present is open and all switches are on Turn counterclockwise to ON S...

Page 9: ...to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly b Next move Choke Control to NO CHOKE position See Figures 12 and 15 9 Move Engine Speed Control to desired speed in RUN range NOTES If engine starts...

Page 10: ...nition key if provided NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc To...

Page 11: ...eafter more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions Engine should still be warm but not hot from recent use 1 Be sure you find the correct drain plug location if present See equipment...

Page 12: ...ional For alternator related electrical problems such as Inoperative starter Discharged battery Fuse replacement Alternator maintenance repairs See your equipment manufacturer s instructions and an Au...

Page 13: ...rious 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 storag...

Page 14: ...wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with an e...

Page 15: ...your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed XI Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most importan...

Page 16: ...Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance 1 Change O...

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Page 19: ...181 1270 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 17 NOTES...

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Page 22: ...ine 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 war...

Page 23: ...ment 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 for...

Page 24: ...ed 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 eng...

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