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Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder 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” 1,000 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 #696325 for V-Twin 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 OV691

Page 1: ...ng Your Engine and Short Term Storage 8 VII Maintenance 8 VIII Transporting Your Engine 12 IX Storing Your Engine 12 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass Fires 14 XI Maintenance Intervals 14 California...

Page 2: ...amiliarize 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...

Page 3: ...Company 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 en...

Page 4: ...ns 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 secur...

Page 5: ...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 Servi...

Page 6: ...rator s Manuals will not be considered warranty IV Before Starting Your Engine A Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage it is important to Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hour...

Page 7: ...feet away from 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 are...

Page 8: ...osition See Figures 8 and 9 3 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key see equipment manufacturer s instructions to start engine NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds...

Page 9: ...hly c Next move independent choke control to NO CHOKE position See Figure 11 5 Finally move independent speed control to desired speed in RUN range NOTES If engine starts but falters when independent...

Page 10: ...ly away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with a DC e...

Page 11: ...that additional oil be added to fill the filter Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter B Removing Debris from Engine Before each use remove grass...

Page 12: ...our air cleaner periodically needs to be cleaned or replaced NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter s for discoloration or dirt accumulation If either is present see I Servicing Foam Pre Filter instructions on t...

Page 13: ...ush down onto cover 8 Install wing nuts and tighten securely E Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting see your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Engine performance sho...

Page 14: ...sion resulting in death or serious 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 f...

Page 15: ...tions 1 Carefully disconnect spark plug wires and keep them away from spark plugs See Figures 19 and 20 Keep the disconnected spark plug wires securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur C...

Page 16: ...ed to allow the spark arrester to be installed XI Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to extend the life of your TecumsehPower engine If you are unabl...

Page 17: ...___________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1 Clean Foam Pre Filter Date_______________Owner Deal...

Page 18: ...____________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replace Paper F...

Page 19: ...181 1273 14 Four Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 17 NOTES...

Page 20: ...Page 18 Four Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1273 14...

Page 21: ...181 1273 14 Four Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 19 NOTES...

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

Page 23: ...led 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 war...

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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