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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES 

AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES

For the time period shown below from the date of purchase and subject to the exceptions and limitations described herein, 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 Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be

 DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP

. 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 A TECUMSEH AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET

. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered 

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.

(1) 2 years for Member States of the European Union. Consumers may have additional legal rights not affected by the terms of this warranty pursuant to EU Directive 

1999/44/EC and the national legislation of certain Member States of the European Union.

(2) 1 year for Australian/New Zealand for rotary mower engines.
(3) 2 years on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; the second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition.
(4) For purposes of this warranty policy, “consumer use” shall mean consumer’s personal, residential, household use by the original retail purchaser.
(5) For purposes of this warranty policy, “commercial use” shall mean all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes.
(6) 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 surrounded by parenthesis (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) (K) or (M) and that letter is your engine warranty category designation. 

(7)   Qualification for three (3) year consumer use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may be determined by notation of an (M) designation on the “Important 

Engine Information” decal located on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto.

THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEH CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT, if any.

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, 

MERCHANTABILITY, 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 ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, 
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND/OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, 
LOSS OF UNIT USE OR ANY COST OR EXPENSE OF SUBSTITUTE UNITS DURING PERIODS OF MALFUNCTION OR NON-USE.

 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 neither assumes nor authorizes any other person, natural or corporate, to assume for Tecumseh any other obligations or liabilities in connection with or with 
respect to any Tecumseh product or parts. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any representations or promises on 
behalf of Tecumseh or to modify the terms or limitations of Tecumseh’s warranty in any way.

“CONSUMER USE” 

(4)

“COMMERCIAL USE” 

(5)

Warranty

Within

Outside Within

Outside

Category

U.S.A. and Canada

U.S.A. and Canada

U.S.A. and Canada

U.S.A. and Canada

(A)

90 Day

90 Day

(1)

No Warranty

No Warranty

(B)

1 Year

1 Year

(1)

1 Year

1 Year

(C)

2 Years

1 Year

(1)

1 Year

1 Year

(D)

2 Years

2 Years

(2)

1 Year

1 Year

(E)

2 Years

2 Years

1 Year

1 Year

(H)

2 ‘n 10

(3)

2 ‘n 10

(3)

1 Year

1 Year

(K)

2 ‘n 10

(3)

2 ‘n 10

(3)

2 ‘n 10

(3)

1 Year

   (M)

(7)

3 Years

3 Years

1 Year

1 Year

Revised January, 2004

WARNING

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

Telephone: 1-800-558-5402

Visit us at: www.TecumsehPower.com

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

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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...

Page 17: ...181 1270 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 15 NOTES...

Page 18: ...Page 16 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1270 14...

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

Page 20: ...Page 18 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1270 14...

Page 21: ...181 1270 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 19 NOTES...

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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