Tecumseh OHV110 Operator'S Manual Download Page 5

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Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled

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II. How to Get Service

For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service 
NOT covered in this manual, contact your nearest 
Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them 
on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call 
TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for 
additional information.

A. Engine Identification Decal

A sample engine identification decal is located in the next 
column and indicates the engine’s model number, 
specification and date of manufacture (DOM). See Figure 4.

 NOTES

Please look at the decal on your engine.

Fill in the engine information in the spaces provided for 
future reference. 

The engine identification decal also includes engine life 
specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of 
your engine. This period relates to the emission compliance 
life as certified by EPA and/or CARB. 

• OV models are designated as “C” 250 hours, 

“B” 500 hours and “A” 1000 hours.

B. Technician’s Handbook

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 available from your Authorized 
TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure 5. This 
handbook covers 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 
should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing 
TecumsehPower engines. 

• Order as part #695244A or #740043 for OV models. 

TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is 
responsible only for the engine used on this power 
equipment. If repair or service is needed for anything other 
than the engine, contact the service source recommended 
by the equipment manufacturer.

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Figure 4. Engine Identification Decal

Figure 5. Technician’s Handbook

TECUMSEHPOWER COMPANY

THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA 

PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI 

SORE ENGINES

LV195EA

361540D

4TPXS.1951BB

195

04015AA0001

EM

2083

ENGINE
MODEL:

SPEC:

DOM:

Summary of Contents for OHV110

Page 1: ...ping Your Engine and Short Term Storage 10 VII Maintenance 10 VIII Transporting Your Engine 13 IX Storing Your Engine 13 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass Fires 15 XI Maintenance Intervals 16 Califo...

Page 2: ...ize yourself with operating maintenance components and safety instructions Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which are certified to comply with California and U S EPA emission regulations for SO...

Page 3: ...y recommends purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of 2 5 gallons or less Small containers are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling DO NOT pour fuel from engine or...

Page 4: ...arts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 2 and 3 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire sec...

Page 5: ...l combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and or engine emission control systems yourself a Technician s Handbook is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer...

Page 6: ...ance and may cause internal engine damage NOTE Damage and or performance problems that occur from use of fuels other than those listed in the Operator s Manuals will not be considered warranty IV Befo...

Page 7: ...engine To prevent injury or death from fuel fires follow these instructions 1 Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling 2 Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well ventilated area 3 Clean area...

Page 8: ...ons See Figures 8 and 9 NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown move combined control to FAST position instead of CHOKE or START position See Figures 8 and 9 3 Push starter button or t...

Page 9: ...oke control to NO CHOKE position 5 Finally move independent speed control to desired speed in RUN range NOTES If engine starts but falters when independent choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position...

Page 10: ...ge to the recoil mechanism If engine fails to start after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3 4 When engine starts a Move combined control to FAST position b Next move combined control to desired speed in R...

Page 11: ...rts a Move independent choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly b Next move independent choke control to NO CHOKE position 5 Move independent speed control to desired speed in RU...

Page 12: ...ntinue reading instructions below Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions Engine should still be...

Page 13: ...t filter s for discoloration or dirt accumulation If either is present see I Servicing Foam Pre Filter and or II Servicing Paper Filters instructions on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions...

Page 14: ...oval Installation 1 Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover See Figure 24 2 Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward then outward 3 Remove fasteners 4 Remove and inspect filter s for discoloratio...

Page 15: ...nal Storage I Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and or blower housing Remove grass clippings dirt and debris from the following areas Cooling Fins Air Intake Screen...

Page 16: ...ing a fuel preservative stabilizer you can empty the fuel tank as described under I Draining Fuel instructions B Extended Storage I Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel fr...

Page 17: ...ge 6 Remove rag covering spark plug hole 7 Install spark plug 8 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided 9 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempt ing to start...

Page 18: ...al information ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual See Table 5 Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm 1 Change Oil Date_______________Owner Dealer...

Page 19: ...Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1 Clean Foam Pre Filter Date_______________O...

Page 20: ...______Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replace Paper Filter...

Page 21: ...181 1132 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 19 NOTES...

Page 22: ...to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor as soon as a proble...

Page 23: ...heduled replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be...

Page 24: ...gine 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...

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