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1. OH318SA OH358SA OH195SA OH195SP NS XQ NN IN Se gt LH195SA LH195SP LH318SA LH358SA Figure 8 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Locations Angled Front 1 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 2 Oil Fill Cap Plug 3 Oil Drain Plug Figure 9 Oil Fill Drain Locations B Filling Oil Sump I Oil Fill Cap Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill cap dipstick go to step 1 If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap dipstick see Il Oil Fill Cap Plug instructions below 1 Be sure engine is upright and level 2 Unscrew oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean See Figures 8 and 9 3 Screw oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube Tighten securely 4 Unscrew and remove oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube Note oil level If oil reading on dipstick is below ADD mark slowly add oil to reach FULL level See Figure 7 on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below 5 Screw oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube Tighten securely 6 Wipe away any spilled oil NOTE To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap dipstick see B Changing Oil instructions on page 17 Il Oil Fill Cap Plug If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap dipstick go to step 1 If your engine has an oil fill cap dipstick see I Oil Fill Cap Dipstick instructions above 1 Be sure engine is upright and level Clean area around oil fill c2. Figure 33 Engine Speed Control Positions P sl Fuel Tank Turn Valve EAN Clockwise To OFF Position Fuel Valve OPEN Position Shown Figure 34 Fuel Valve Positions Page 16 4 Cycle Snow King Engine 181 1275 14 Power Cord to Outlet Switch Box Starter Button Schuko Plug Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine Electric Starter Switch Box on Engine Figure 37 Electric Starter Connections 9 VII Maintenance A WARNING To avoid serious injury or death an adult should perform maintenance on this engine Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation A WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 35 and 36 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur e Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with 8 DC electric starter Turn all engine switches to OFF position Remove ignition key if provided NOTES When disconnecting power cord always disconnect power cord from outlet first then disconnect power cord from switch box on engine See Figure 37
3. When connecting power cord always connect power cord to switch box on engine first then into outlet See Figure 37 A Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer s instructions and contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer B Changing Oil To avoid engine damage it is important to Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm See A Checking Oil Level instructions on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter Engine should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use NOTES To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap dipstick see I Oil Fill Cap Dipstick instructions on page 5 To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap plug see ll Oil Fill Cap Plug instructions on page 5 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Figure 40 Fuel Fill Cap Angled Front pA Back View 1 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 2 Oil Fill Cap Plug 3 Oil Drain Plug Figure 41 Oil Fill Drain Locations 181 1275 14 I Oil Fill Cap Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill cap dipstick go to step 1 If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap dipstick see Il Oil Fill Cap Plug instructions on page 20 1 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 38 and 39 See G Avoid Accidental
4. Page 2 4 Cycle Snow King Engine ll How to Get Service For engine adjustments repairs or warranty service A WARNING NOT covered in this manual contact your nearest Ta sir fanart Malar road the engine Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Find them BODIS58 54n z DE grua on our website at www TecumsehPower com or call xit hule ENGINE NDF TecumsehPower Company at 1 800 558 5402 for additional information Visit our web site at www TecumsehPower com ga inng Register Your TecumsehPower Engine L 0 illl li Maintenance Tips G ON On Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer ENGINE MODEL A Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is located in the next SPEC column and indicates the engine s model number DOM specification and date of manufacture DOM See Figure 5 NOTES Figure 5 Engine Identification Decal Please look at the decal on your engine Fill in the engine information in the spaces provided for future reference TECUMSEH 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 e LH195SA LH195SP and OH195SA OH195SP models are designated as C 125 hours LH318SA LH358SA and OH318SA OH358SA models are designated as C
5. 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 around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap See Figure 14 on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTE For recommended fuel see Table 3 and III Oil and Fuel Specifications instructions on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below 4 Using an approved red GASOLINE container add fuel slowly being careful to avoid spilling DO NOT overfill fuel tank Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to expand without overflowing 5 Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before starting engine If fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine Move machine away from area of spillage Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY See Figure 15 6 Be sure fuel valve if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions is open See Figure 16 F Electrical Power NOTES When connecting power cord always connect power cord to switch box on engine first then into outlet See Figure 17 For European 220V AC applications use an appropriate grounded extension lead available locally Determine what type of power source outlet you will be connecting the power cord to before you start your engine
6. 250 hours B Technician s Handbooks 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 6 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 4695244 or 740043 for OH195SA Figure 6 Technician s Handbooks OH195SP and OH318SA OH358SA models Order as part 692509 or 740049 for LH195SA LH195SP and LH318SA LH358SA 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 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 3 Table 1 Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower Part No 730226A or SAE 5W30 a SAE 10W TecumsehPower i I Synthetic Part No 1 1730263 or SAE 0W301 Table 2 Oil Sump Capaci
7. Emission Regulations may be different for your country The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is only applicable to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references Emissions Regulations 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 29 XII Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEHPOWER 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 TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower engine which is found upon examination by any Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Outlet or by TecumsehPower s Service Division to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND OR WORKMANSHIP This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER i any TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower engine or part The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original pu
8. Figures 44 and 45 See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructions below Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided 2 Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely See Figure 46 3 Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 47 4 Clean area around oil drain plug 1 Oil Fill Cap Plug 2 Oil Drain Plug Figure 47 Oil Fill Drain Locations 181 1275 14 Page 20 4 Cycle Snow King Engine fa 1 Oil Fill Cap Plug 2 Oil Drain Plug Figure 48 Oil Fill Cap Plug and Oil Drain Plug Figure 50 Typical Spark Plug Connection L Head Plug al Fo 2 OHV Plug 1 030 in 0 76 mm Gap 2 Electrodes 3 Porcelain Figure 51 Resistor Spark Plugs NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug Page 21 5 Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20 After ward continue reading instructions below 6 Tip engine to position the oil drain plug at the lowest point on the engine see equipment manufacturer s instructions 7 Remove
9. See A Engines with Electric Starters instructions on page 10 Page 8 5 5 La 49 22 STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 18 Typical Engine Symbols Page 9 4 Cycle Snow King Engine V Starting Your Engine avoid serious injury or death an WARNIN adult should start this engine Only allow children to start engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation A WARNING If you are unable to start this engine after following instructions in this manual contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way For example DO NOT use starting fluid DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with spark plug removed Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite NOTE If engine is remotely controlled see equipment manufacturer s instructions your equipment may have one or more of the following engine symbols See Figure 18 This section contains 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 starter see A Engines with Elect
10. Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructions below Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided 2 Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely See Figure 40 See Figure 14 on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions below 3 Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 41 See Figure 14 on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions below 4 Clean area around oil drain plug Page 18 4 Cycle Snow King Engine OH195SA OH195SP OH318SA OH358SA IN Gi LH195SA LH195SP LH318SA LH358SA Figure 42 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Locations Fill Between FULL and ADD Marks Figure 43 Engine Oil Level Page 19 4 Cycle Snow King Engine 5 Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug if present See Figure 41 on page 18 Afterward continue reading instructions below 6 Remove oil drain plug if present Tip engine to position the oil flow so it will drain from the lowest point on the engine See equipment manu facturer s instructions 8 Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center 9 Install oil drain plug and
11. tighten securely 10 Clean area around oil drain plug See Figure 41 on page 18 Afterward continue reading instructions below 11 Remove oil fill cap dipstick See Figure 42 12 Fill with recommended oil See Figure 43 See III Oil and Fuel Specifications instructions on page 4 See Table 1 on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result in oil carry over to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the ADD mark on oil fill cap dipstick Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower oil 13 Wipe away any spilled oil 14 Install oil fill cap dipstick Tighten securely See Figure 42 15 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided See Figures 38 and 39 on page 18 See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructions below 16 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempt ing to start engine See Figures 38 and 39 on page 18 181 1275 14 I Oil Fill Cap Plug If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap dipstick go to step 1 If your engine has an oil fill cap dipstick see I Oil Fill Cap Dipstick instructions on page 18 1 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See
12. Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months De Kl 1 Change Oil Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Date Owner Dealer 1 Replace Spark Plug Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 27 CALIFORNIA amp US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer TecumsehPower Authorized Serv
13. EN Position Shown Figure 25 Fuel Valve Positions 55 gt 2a 49 77 1 STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 26 Typical Engine Symbols zal G r STOP 2 Engine Speed Control STOP Position SLOW Position RUN Range FAST Position 3 2 Figure 27 Engine Speed Control Positions 1 Primer Bulb 2 Vent Hole Figure 28 Pressing Primer Bulb Page 13 4 Cycle Snow King Engine B Engines with Recoil Starters If you have an electric starter see A Engines with Electric Starters instructions on page 10 WARRANTY 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area zu DO NOT pull starter rope with engine running Doing so may VOID YOUR 2 Be sure fuel valve if present see equipment manufac turer s instructions is open and all switches are on See Figure 25 3 Move engine speed control to FAST position See Figures 26 and 27 4 Set choke control to FULL CHOKE position see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 24 on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions below 5 Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time you press it See Figure 28 Make sure you cover vent hole with your thumb Repeat twice for a total of three primes NOTES DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Doing so will flood t
14. Forest Brush and Grass Fires Local state and federal laws may require use of a spark arrester to prevent fires For example it is a violation of California Public Resources Code section 4442 to use or operate engine on any forest covered brush covered or unimproved grass covered land unless engine is equipped with a spark arrester Spark arrester must be maintained in effective working order by owner and or operator To determine if your engine has a spark arrester locate the muffler on your engine For example the muffler discharge will have a spark arrester cover that reads Screen Type 36085 If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester you may purchase one from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed Page 26 Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1 Check Oil Level 1 Check Spark Plug 2 Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner
15. Power com for additional information F Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact STAY AWAY from hot areas of engine DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in place if equipped TecumsehPower Company offers a muffler guard for all 4 Cycle Snow King Engines Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer or call 1 800 558 5402 for additional information See Figure 2 To reduce the risk of fire keep all materials that can burn including grass and leaves away from muffler and rest of engine DO NOT operate idle or park engine powered equipment in long dry grass or other dry ground cover G Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 3 and 4 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely 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 electric starter Turn all engine switches to OFF position Remove ignition key if provided H Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine
16. SS WARRANTIES Neither TecumsehPower Company 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 TECUMSEHPOWER 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 TECUMSEHPOWER COMPANY 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 TecumsehPower Company neither assumes nor authorizes any other person natural or corporate to assume for TecumsehPower Company any other obligations or liabilities in connection with or with respect to any TecumsehPower product or parts The seller or dealer o
17. T Position Figure 31 Engine Speed Control Positions Figure 32 Possible Ignition Key Locations oO 2 VI Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer s instructions WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of an engine especially by children NEVER leave it unattended when it is running Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key if provided Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death FER NEVER store engine with fuel in the WARNING fuel tank inside 8 building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury A Stop Engine NOTE Run engine for 8 few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine before proceeding to Step 1 1 Move equipment control if present see manufacturer s instructions engine control lever or ignition switch to STOP or OFF position See Figure 31 A WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation ofan engine especially by children NEVER leave it unattended when it is running Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key if provided Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death 2 Remove ignition key if provided see manufacturer s instructions See Figures 30 and 32 NOTE Removing k
18. TecumsehPower S 4 Cycle Kil Engine OPERATOR S MANUAL 724 77 Better right from the start Horizontal Crankshaft Air Cooled For your convenience enter your engine model spec LHIS5SA LHIS5SP HSSK40 55 and DOM numbers here LH318SA LH358SA HMSK80 110 OHIOSSA OHISSSP OHSK50 75 woe OHBISSA OHBBBSA OHSK80 130 6 DOM ENGINE With Genuine TecumsehPower PARTS 181 1275 14 English 6 01 08 Small Engine Parts Table of Contents Safety Definitions 1 General Safety Precautions uctor variata sas ie prasidoeritpar tutis 1 How to Get Service E H 3 Oil and Fuel Specifieatlions ciei retra knh Fie bn eiue 4 Before Starting Your Engine rt titi eet 4 Starting Your Egne tie Rhin e Beer o po RD ERU Dr perum basia pud ante 9 Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage 15 Maintenance tier eee Pre i XXX RA REV GU A A CFR E ER o 17 l I I IV V VI VII VIII Transporting Your Engine IX Storing Your Engine ues opere prx desistit cian eub e desig cma x usd uS 24 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass 16 eere 26 XI Maintenance Intervals eese 26 California 8 US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement 28 Emission Control System Warranty 29 XII Warranty 0 30 IMPORTANT NOTICE Before operating this engine it is your respo
19. ap plug See Figure 9 Unscrew oil fill cap plug Add oil to overflow point making sure to avoid spilling Screw oil fill cap plug back into oil fill hole Tighten securely ar 9 6 Wipe away any spilled oil NOTE To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap plug see B Changing Oil instructions on page 17 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 5 Figure 11 Possible Ignition Key Locations 5 gp at 49 2 STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 12 Typical Engine Symbols Fuel Tank Turn Valve DPW Clockwise To ON Clone Position Fuel Valve OPEN Position Shown Figure 13 Fuel Valve Positions 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine C Check the Following Items NOTE Be sure equipment is in neutral before attempting to start see equipment manufacturer s instructions 1 Be sure ignition switch on engine or equipment is in ON RUN or START position See Figures 10 11 and 12 Or Insert ignition key if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions into ignition key slot in carburetor cover DO NOT turn ignition key Be sure ignition key snaps into place See Figures 10 and 11 2 Be sure fuel valve if present see equipment manufac turer s instructions is open See Figure 13 3 Checkengine and equipment before each operation for loose nuts bolts and attachments keep these items tightened D Checkthe Item Descr
20. ap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to 030 in 0 76 mm if necessary See Figure 51 5 Install spark plug and tighten securely 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine VIII Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is any gasoline in the tank Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite leading to serious injury or death If there is fuel in the fuel tank close the fuel shut off valve if equipped and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle such as an open trailer or open bed of a pickup truck you DO NOT have an open vehicle and have to transport the engine upright in a closed vehicle follow these steps for emptying the fuel tank before transporting 1 Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available suction device designed for use with gasoline To avoid serious injury or death DO A WARNING NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth 2 Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container being careful to avoid spilling 3 Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed NEVER leave the engine unattended 4 WARNING when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas to avoid death or serious injury 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine D Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting see your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Engine perfor
21. arranty and the TecumsehPower Company War ranty describe important rights and obligations with respect to your new engine Warranty service can only be performed by a TecumsehPower Authorized Servicing Dealer At the time of requesting warranty service evidence must be presented of the date of sale to the original purchaser The purchaser shall pay any charges for making service calls and or for transport ing the products to and from the place where the inspec tion and or warranty work is performed The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any engine or any part s thereof submitted for inspection and or warranty work If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact TecumsehPower Company at 1 262 377 2700 or in USA Canada call 1 800 558 5402 Revised February 2008 The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB and Tecumseh Power Company are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new small off road engine In California new 1995 and later small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog stan dards In other states new 1997 and later model year engines must be designed built and equipped at the time of sale to meet the U S EPA regulations for small non road eng
22. art after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 8 9 When engine starts a Release starter button or ignition switch key See Figure 20 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below b Momentarily move choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly See Figure 24 on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions below c Next move choke control to NO CHOKE position 10 Move engine speed control to desired speed in RUN range See Figures 21 and 22 NOTES If engine starts but falters when choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position a Momentarily move choke control back to FULL CHOKE position b Next move choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly c Finally move choke control to NO CHOKE position If engine dies after choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 2 thru 10 to restart engine 11 If engine fires but does not continue to run move choke control to NO CHOKE position and start engine See Figure 24 on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions 181 1275 14 LH195SA LH195SP OH318SA OH358SA OH195SA OH195SP LH318SA LH358SA 1 NO CHOKE Position 2 1 2 CHOKE Position 3 FULL CHOKE Position Figure 24 Choke Control Positions Page 12 4 Cycle Snow King Engine 181 1275 14 Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To OFF Position Fuel Valve OP
23. ce of the perfor mance of all scheduled maintenance As the small off road engine owner you should however be aware that TecumsehPower Company may deny you warranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part thereof has failed due to abuse neglect improper main tenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet IMPORTANT The Emission Regulations may be different for your country The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is only applicable to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references Emissions Regulations Page 28 4 Cycle Snow King Engine 181 1275 14 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 5 The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a part covered by the ECS Warranty is in fact defective provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet 6 TecumsehPower Company shall be liable for damages to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under warranty of an emission related part covered by the ECS Warranty 7 Throughout the ECS Warranty Period TecumsehPower Company shall maintain a supply of warranted emission related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such emission related parts 8 Any TecumsehPower Company authorized and a
24. e from grounding post if provided See Figure 53 10 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to start engine See Figure 54 Ill Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months See B Changing Oil instructions on page 17 IV Battery See equipment manufacturer s instructions for proper battery storage if machine is equipped with a battery 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 25 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 unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself 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 ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual See Table 4 Table 4 Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Change Oil Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Check Oil Level Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Cooling Fins Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Change Oil Check Spark Plug Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Replace Spark Plug Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm 1 Change Oil Date Owner Dealer 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine X Preventing
25. e of alternative fuels such as E85 44 or E20 are NOT recommended for use in TecunsehPawer engines Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard starting poor engine performance 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 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 hours when engine is warm Check oil level more frequently during engine break in Keep oil level between FULL and ADD marks on oil fill cap dipstick or to point of overflow on engines with an oil fill cap plug See Figure 7 Be sure oil fill cap dipstick or oil fill cap plug is tightened securely NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result in oil carry over to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the ADD mark on oil fill cap dipstick Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil Some engines are equipped with an oil fill cap dipstick or oil fill cap plug see equipment manufacturer s instructions To change the oil on your engine see B Changing Oil instructions on page 17 Page 4
26. enings 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 feet away from engine To prevent injury or death from fuel fires follow these instructions NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is running NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill cap removed Allow engine to cool before refueling 181 1275 14 Figure 1 Typical Flywheel Guard Location OH318SA OH358SA OH195SA OH195SP LH195SA LH195SP LH318SA LH358SA Figure 2 Muffler Guards Available Figure 4 Typical Spark Plug Connection 181 1275 14 E DO NOT Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death DO NOT modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor AWARNING Use of this engine on fun carts go karts or mini bikes can result in serious injury or death TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or visit www Tecumseh
27. esult in death or serious injury NOTE Instead of using 8 fuel preservative stabilizer you can empty the fuel tank as described under I Draining Fuel instructions See B Extended Storage instructions B Extended Storage l Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before emptying fuel from fuel tank See I Clean Engine instructions Afterward continue reading instructions below If you have prepared your fuel for short term storage it is NOT necessary to empty fuel that contains stabilizer from your fuel tank See A Short Term Seasonal Storage instructions Afterward continue reading instructions below To avoid severe injury or death WARNING DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth 1 To prevent serious injury from fuel fires empty fuel tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel DO NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine m Run the engine while waiting until the remaining fuel is consumed NEVER leave the engine unattended WARNING when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas to avoid death or serious injury 3 Begin servicing the cylinder bore See Oil Cylinder Bore instructions on page 25 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine IX Storing Your Engine A Short Term Seasonal Storage l Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and or blower housing Remove dirt and debris from the following areas Cooling F
28. ey will reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is not in use 3 Be sure fuel valve if present see equipment manufac turer s instructions is in OFF position See Figure 34 on page 16 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 15 B After Engine is Stopped 2 Move equipment control if present see manufacturer s F CAUTION J To prevent possible freeze up of engine controls follow instructions with engine 5 STOPPED listed below a 1 Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever P instructions engine control lever or ignition switch back and forth several times and leave control in and choke areas l j ov 3 STOP or OFF position See Figure 33 3 Move engine choke back and forth several times and 1 STOP 2 r leave in the FULL CHOKE position See Figure 24 on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions below Engine Speed Control STOP Position SLOW Position RUN Range FAST Position 4 Be sure fuel valve if present see equipment manufac turer s instructions is in OFF position See Figure 34 A WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury
29. f a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority whatsoever to make any representations or promises on behalf of TecumsehPower Company or to modify the terms or limitations of TecumsehPower s warranty in any way Revised February 2008 AWARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm TecumsehPower TecumsehPower Company Grafton Wisconsin 53024 1499 USA Telephone 1 800 558 5402 Visit us at www TecumsehPower com 181 1275 14 English 6 01 08 Tecumseh Parts
30. f its small off road engines is 1 Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2 Part 5 Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code and 2 Free from defects in materials and workmanship which at any time during the ECS Warranty Period will cause a warranted emissions related part to fail to be identical in all material respects to the part as described in the engine manufacturer s application for certification C THE ECS WARRANTY ONLY PERTAINS TO EMISSION RELATED PARTS ON YOUR ENGINE AS FOLLOWS 1 Any warranted emissions related parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator s Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period If any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period it shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS 2 Air Cleaner Assembly including components Warranty Period ea a Air filter element 2 Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled only for regular inspection as specified in the Operators 3 Ignition System including components Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period A a Spark plug statement in such written instructions to the effect of repair 8 or replace as neces
31. he engine and may result in equipment malfunction If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown move engine speed control to FAST position and move choke control to NO CHOKE position See Figures 24 26 and 27 starting on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions below 6 Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions 181 1275 14 Figure 29 Recoil Starter Handle 181 1275 14 A WARNING When pulling starter rope the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions 7 Grasp starter cord handle See Figure 29 a Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag b Without allowing the rope to retract continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke c Return rope slowly to original position NOTES Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism If recoil starter handle is frozen and will not operate engine proceed as follows a Pull as much rope out of starter as possible b Release starter handle and let it snap back against starter to break up ice these two steps should ONLY be done WHEN STARTER IS FROZEN If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 7 and try again 8 When engine starts a Momentarily move choke con
32. ice Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor as soon as 8 problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in 3 reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer and or TecumsehPower Company c o Service Manager 900 North Street Grafton WI 53024 1499 Telephone 1 262 377 2700 or in USA Canada call 1 800 558 5402 IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains your rights and obliga tions under the Emission Control System Warranty ECS Warranty which is provided to you by TecumsehPower Company pursuant to California law TecumsehPower Company also provides to original purchasers of new TecumsehPower engines the TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules The TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules Tecumseh Power Company Warranty are located on the back cover of the Operator s Manual enclosed with all new TecumsehPower engines The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new engine To the extent that there is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company Warranty the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any cir cumstances in which the TecumsehPower Company Warranty may provide a longer warranty period Both the ECS W
33. ines TecumsehPower Company will war rant the emission control system on your small off road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect unapproved modification or improper maintenance of your small off road engine Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor air cleaner assembly ignition system exhaust system crankcase breather assembly and the evaporative control system Also included may be the compression release system and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you for diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year California small off road engines are warranted for two years as hereinafter noted In other states 1997 and later model year engines are also warranted for two years If during such warranty period any emission related part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship the part will be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator s Manual but TecumsehPower Company will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written eviden
34. ins Air Intake Screen or Recoil Starter Flywheel Guard Areas Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Fuel Fill Cap Areas Spark Plug Connection Levers Linkage Area Guards Carburetor Head Removing debris will insure adequate cooling correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire ll Fuel Storage NEVER store engine with fuel in the A WARNING fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing so may lead to an explosion 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 for short term seasonal storage See IV Fuel Treatment instructions Afterward continue reading instructions below If engine fuel is to be stored for more than one season without gasoline stabilizer it will gradually deteriorate Also if it is stored in the engine s gas tank without gasoline stabilizer it is likely that your carburetor will have gum deposits a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY Prepare the fuel for extended storage See B Extended Storage instructions Afterward continue reading instructions Page 24 QI DN EV Figure 54 Typical Spark Plug Connection Il Oil Cylinder Bore A CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore fuel may spray from spark plug ho
35. iptions The item descriptions listed below are for all 4 Cycle Horizontal Crankshaft Snow King Engine Models See Figure 14 on page 7 Control Lever Cil Drain Plug Choke Ignition Key or Ignition Switch Carburetor Cover Muffler with Muffler Guard if equipped Cil Fill Cap Dipstick Spark Plug Cap Fuel Fill Cap Starter Cord Handle Fuel Valve Primer Bulb Recoil Starter Flywheel Guard D 4 2 i l l Page 6 LH195SA LH195SP LH318SA LH358SA Figure 14 4 Cycle Snow Engine Components 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 7 Front View Bottom View Figure 15 Possible Fuel Fill Cap s PT bi Tank Turn Valve P Clockwise To r Position Fuel Valve OPEN Position Shown Figure 16 Fuel Valve Positions Figure 17 Electric Starter Connections 181 1275 14 Power Cord to Outlet Switch Box Starter Button Schuko Plug Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine Electric Starter Switch Box on Engine 4 Cycle Snow King Engine E Filling Fuel Tank H 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 feet away from engine To prevent injury or death from fuel fires follow these instructions
36. italic type It is recommended that you take special notice of all items discussed on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment The trademarks TECUMSEH and the DESIGN Native American Head logo are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company Copyright 2006 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page ii NEVER fill fuel tank indoors Fill fuel tank outdoors in 8 well ventilated area DO NOT smoke while refueling tank Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to store and dispense fuel TecumsehPower 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 engine or siphon fuel by mouth To empty the fuel tank see I Draining Fuel instructions on page 24 C Adult Supervision of Operation Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the equipment may provide information about who is allowed to use this engine see equipment manufacturer s manual NOT everyone who is allowed to use this engine is capable of safely and responsibly operating maintaining and o
37. le prevent serious injury from fuel fires follow these instructions 1 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 53 and 54 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely 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 8 DC electric starter Turn all engine switches to OFF position Remove ignition key if provided 2 Remove spark plug 3 Squirt 102 30 ml of clean engine oil into spark plug hole 4 Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is pulled NOTES For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 5 For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 6 5 Grasp starter cord handle a Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke b Repeat once This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage c Proceed to Step 7 6 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to START position Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch key to OFF position This will dis tribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage 7 Remove rag covering spark plug hole 8 Install spark plug 9 Carefully disconnect spark plug wir
38. mance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet 2 134 meters For operation at higher elevations contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer E Alternator Optional For alternator related electrical problems such as Inoperative Starter Discharged Battery Fuse Replacement Alternator Maintenance Repairs See your equipment manufacturer s instructions and an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer F Engine Speed To avoid serious injury or death WARNING DO NOT modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY G Removing Snow from Engine After each use remove snow from the areas listed See Figure 52 on page 23 Afterward continue reading instructions below Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Fuel Fill Cap Recoil Starter Flywheel Screen Linkage Guards Spark Plug Connection If visible Electric Starter Switch Box if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See A Engines with Electric Starters instructions on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES See equipment manufacturer s instructions for proper location of fuel fill cap and control lever Removing snow will ease operation of the recoil star
39. n 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 TECUMSEHPOWER CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT if any THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRE
40. nsibility to read this Operator s Manual Follow these basic rules for your personal safety Keep this manual handy at all times for future reference Read it carefully and familiarize 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 SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems EM Engine Modification and TWC Three way Catalyst if 50 equipped TecumsehPower Contact Information 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 Safety Definitions Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special significance AWARNING Or WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which if NOT avoided could result in equipment or property damage NOTE Refers to important information and is placed in
41. oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center 8 Install oil drain plug and tighten securely See Figure 48 9 Remove oil fill cap plug from oil fill hole See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20 Afterward continue reading instructions below See lll Oil and Fuel Specifications instructions on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below See Table 1 on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below 10 Add oil to overflow point making sure to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result in oil carry over to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil 11 Wipe away any spilled oil 12 Screw oil fill cap plug back into oil fill hole Tighten securely See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20 Afterward continue reading instructions below 13 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided 14 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to start engine C Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours 1 Clean area around spark plug 2 Remove and inspect spark plug 3 Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are Pitted Burned Fouled with Deposits 4 Check electrode g
42. oxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Be sure fuel valve if present see equipment manufac turer s instructions is open and all switches are on See Figure 19 NOTES If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery operated electric starter proceed to step 4 When connecting power cord always connect power cord to switch box on engine first then into outlet See Figure 20 For European 220V AC applications use an appropriate grounded extension lead available locally 3 Connect power cord to switch box on engine See Figure 20 4 Plug end of power cord into outlet Page 10 Or 2a 49 2 gt lt STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 21 Typical Engine Symbols Engine Speed Control STOP Position SLOW Position RUN Range FAST Position 3 2 gt 1 Primer Bulb 2 Vent Hole Figure 23 Pressing Primer Bulb 12 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the NO CHOKE position move choke control to FULL CHOKE position and start engine NOTE When disconnecting power cord always disconnect power cord from outlet first then disconnect power cord from switch box on engine See Figure 20 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below 13 Disconnect power cord from outlet See Figure 20 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below 14 Disconnect power cord f
43. pproved emission related replacement part may be used in the performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will be provided without charge to the owner Such use shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warranty obligations 9 Unapproved add on or modified parts may not be used to modify or repair a TecumsehPower engine Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim TecumsehPower Company shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a TecumsehPower engine caused by the use of such an unapproved add on or modified part EMISSION RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Carburetor Assembly including internal components a Carburetor gaskets b Intake pipe 1 Emission Control System Warranty ECS Warranty for 1995 and later model year California small off road engines for other states 1997 and later model year engines A APPLICABILITY This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off road engines for other states 1997 and later model year engines The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original end use purchaser and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter B GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE TecumsehPower Company warrants to the original end use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each o
44. r fueling it TecumsehPower Company recommends the following An adult should fuel this engine NEVER allow children to refuel this engine See Filling Fuel Tank instructions on page 8 An adult should perform maintenance on this engine See VII Maintenance instructions on page 17 Only allow children to perform mainte nance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation An adult should start the engine See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Only allow children to start the engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation To avoid unsupervised operation of the engine especially by children NEVER leave it unattended when itis running Remove ignition key if equipped D Stay Away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded engine shaft or flywheel See Figure 1 on page 2 The equipment manufacturer may attach 3 sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to the engine shaft If these parts are NOT properly guarded or if you are NOT sure whether they are properly guarded DO NOT use your engine contact the equipment manufacturer Hands feet hair jewelry clothing etc can become entangled in rotating parts leading to serious injury or death To avoid serious injury or death be sure the flywheel guard is in place See Figure 1 on page 2 i Page 1 4 Cycle Snow King Engine I General Safety Preca
45. rchaser 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 TECUMSEHPOWER AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor or by contacting TecumsehPower Company c o Service Manager 900 North Street Grafton Wisconsin USA 53024 1499 CONSUMER USE 4 COMMERCIAL USE 9 Warranty Within Outside Within Outside Category 9 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 9 No Warranty No Warranty B 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year C 2 Years 1 Year 0 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 n10 9 2 n10 1 Year 1 Year K 2 n10 9 2 n10 2 n10 9 1 Year M 3 Years 3 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 2 years for Member States of the European Unio
46. ric Starters instructions on page 10 If you have a manual recoil starter see B Engines with Recoil Starters instructions on page 13 181 1275 14 Ae Fuel Tank Turn Valve EAN Clockwise To OFF Position Fuel Valve OPEN Position Shown Figure 19 Fuel Valve Positions Power Cord to Outlet Switch Box Starter Button Schuko Plug Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine Electric Starter Switch Box on Engine Figure 20 Electric Starter Connections 181 1275 14 C ARON gt 4 Cycle Snow King Engine A Engines with Electric Starters If you have a recoil starter see B Engines with Recoil Starters instructions on page 13 Some electric starters are equipped with a 120V AC Three Wire Power ned to operate on a 120V AC household current It must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of injury or death from electrical shock a Determine if your house wiring has a Ground Fault Interrupted GFI Three Wire Grounded System if you are not sure ask a Licensed Electrician b If your house wiring does not have a GFI Three Wire Grounded System DO NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION c If your house wiring is grounded and a GFI Three Prong Wall Receptacle is not available at the location where your starter will be used one must be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER 1 To avoid carbon mon
47. rom switch box on engine See Figure 20 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below 15 If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 12 contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way Page 11 4 Cycle Snow King Engine 5 Move engine speed control to FAST position See Figures 21 and 22 6 Set choke control to FULL CHOKE position see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 24 on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions below 7 Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time you press it See Figure 23 Make sure you cover vent hole with your thumb Repeat twice for a total of three primes NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown move engine speed control to FAST position and move choke control to NO CHOKE position See Figures 21 22 and 24 Afterward continue reading instructions below 8 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key see equipment manufacturer s instructions to start engine See C Check the Following Items instructions on page 6 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTE If engine fails to st
48. sary shall not reduce the ECS eo Manue Warranty Period Any such part repaired or replaced under c Flywheel assembly the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of 4 Exh 8 includi the ECS Warranty Period Exhaust System including components no T a Catalytic muffler if so equipped 3 Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled i for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator s b Muffler gasket if so equipped Manual shall be warranted for the period of time prior to c Exhaust manifold if so equipped the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part 5 Crankcase Breather Assembly including components shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower a Breather connection tube Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS 6 Evaporative Control System including components Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS a Fuel line s Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement i point for such emissions related part b Fuel filter s c Canister if so equipped 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted emissions related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no d Fueltank if so equipped charge to the owner at a TecumsehPower Authorized e Fuel fill cap if so equipped Service Outlet Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT The
49. ter rope and reduce the risk of water contamination when opening fuel fill cap For more information about recoil starters see B Engines with Recoil Starters instructions on page 13 Page 22 WW S S L 3 LH195SA LH195SP LH318SA LH358SA 1 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 2 Fuel Fill Cap Areas 3 Recoil Starter Flywheel Guard Areas 4 Linkage Areas 5 Spark Plug Connection Figure 52 Snow and Debris Removal Locations 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 23 Ill Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems treat the fuel system in the following method below NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using ULTRA FRESH Gasoline Stabilizer as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during storage This product is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container Failure to do so may result in equipment damage It is NOT necessary to empty stabilized gas from fuel tank IV Fuel Treatment 1 Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer s instructions 2 Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel WARNIN 2g a tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing so may result in an explosion and r
50. trol to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly See Figure 24 on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions below b Next move choke control to NO CHOKE position c Finally move engine speed control to desired speed in RUN range See Figures 26 and 27 on page 13 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES If engine starts but falters when choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position a Momentarily move choke control back to FULL CHOKE position b Next move choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly c Finally move choke control to NO CHOKE position If engine dies after choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 2 thru 8 to restart engine 9 If engine fires but does not continue to run move choke control to NO CHOKE position and start engine See Figure 24 on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions below 10 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the NO CHOKE position move choke control to FULL CHOKE position and start engine 11 If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 10 contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way Page 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Figure 30 Ignition Key 5 AA M am STOP 2 Engine Speed Control STOP Position SLOW Position RUN Range FAS
51. ty Oil Sump Capacity Engine Ounces U S Pints Liters Model Number 21 1 1 4 62 LH195SA LH195SP OH195SA OH195SP 26 1 5 8 17 LH318SA LH358SA OH318SA 28 1 3 4 83 OH358SA Table 3 Recommended Fuel Fuel Component Percentage Ethanol 10 Grain Alcohol Gasohol 10 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 ETBE Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 Fill Between FULL and ADD Marks Figure 7 Engine Oil Level 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Ill Oil and Fuel Specifications A Oil To operate your engine you need to use a clean high quality detergent oil For recommended engine oil see Table 1 In addition you need to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of oil to operate properly For recommended oil sump capacity see Table 2 NOTES Be sure original container is marked A P I Service SL SJ Using multigrade oil above 32 F 0 C will increase oil consumption SAE 10W40 is NOT recommended Special formulated oils are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer B Fuel Use unleaded regular unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only You may use gasoline containing the components identified in Table 3 DO NOT use leaded fuel Fuel must be fresh and clean NEVER use fuel left over from last season or stored for long periods NEVER mix oil with fuel DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol Wood Alcohol The us
52. utions A WARNING Read equipment manufacturers manual and this material thoroughly before using this engine Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com for additional information A Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide a deadly gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headaches dizziness drowsiness nausea confusion and eventually death Carbon monoxide is a colorless odorless tasteless gas which may be present even if you DO NOT see or smell any engine exhaust Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself Also deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning leave the area immediately get fresh air and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide NEVER run engine indoors Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows and doors carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels NEVER run engine in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as barns garages basements carports under dwellings or in pits NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through op
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