Eureka 5800 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. CALIFORNIA amp US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine 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 warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer and or Tecumseh Power 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 obligations under the Emission Control System Warranty ECS Warranty which is provided to you by Tecumseh Power Company pursuant to California law Tecumseh Power Company also provides to original purchasers of new Tecumseh Power Company engines the Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules The Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules Tecumseh Power Company Warranty are located on the back cover of the Operator s Manual enclosed2. ENGINES 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Operator s Manual LH195SA LH195SP LH318SA LH358SA OH195SA 0H195SP OH318SA 0H359SA ENGINE MODEL SPEC D O M Visit our web site at WWW TecumsehPower com Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips LOG ON gt Parts Look Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 181 1275 14 English 08 01 05 Table of Contents Safety Definition Si ici Son etu Pane Ag ou dd cup YNO 1 0 1 ll Howto Get FY ai aieiai 3 lll Oil and Fuel Specifications rrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrererrrererrerrrerrrernn 4 IV Before Starting Your Engine eia taa toot drin tapar teeth 4 V Starting Your Engine EF _ Y O Oi RR RF turn NER anla 9 VI Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage 00easseeeeeeee 15 VII Mairitenance 17 VIII Transporting 2 s 22 IX Storing Your Engine CLYN ren rena 24 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass 26 Xl Maintenance 26 California amp US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement 28 Emission Control System Warranty 29 XII Warranty Information i coc jee eor Drei mene 30 IMPORTANT NOTICE Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines
3. 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 Tecumseh Power Company will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written evidence of the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the small off road engine owner you should however be aware that Tecumseh Power Company may deny you warranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part thereof has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications 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 Repair or replacement of any warranted emissions related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet 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 Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet Tecumseh Power Company shall be liable for damages to other original engine components or approved modifi
4. 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 eguipment manufacturer s instructions your eguipment 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 Electric Starters instructions on page 2 If you have a manual recoil starter see B Engines with Recoil Starters instructions on page 2 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 9 PE Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To OFF Position Position Shown Figure 19 Fuel Valve Positions Figure 20 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 Valve OPEN 4 Cycle Snow King Engine A Engines with Electric Starters you have a recoil starter see B Engines with Recoil Starters instructions on page 13 Some electric starters are
5. Location OH318SA OH358SA OH195SA OH195SP LH195SA LH195SP LH318SA LH358SA Figure 2 Muffler Guards Available Figure 4 Typical Spark Plug Connection 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 Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower 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 Tecumseh Power Company offers a muffler guard for all 4 Cycle Snow King Engines Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh 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 equ
6. by children NEVER leave it unattended when it is running Remove ignition key if eguipped D Stay Away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded flywheel See Figure 1 on page 2 The eguipment manufacturer may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley ig 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 Ore Page 1 4 Cycle Snow King Engine General Safety Precautions AWARNING 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 Tecumseh 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 r
7. cap Plug 3 Oil Drain Plug Figure 41 Oil Fill Drain Locations 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 II 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 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 File was named 181 1275 14MY060105x fm 3 Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location if present see eguipment 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 181 1275 14 OH318SA OH358SA LH195SA LH195SP LH318SA LH358SA Figure 42 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Locations Fill Between FULL and ADD Marks Figure 43 Engine Oil Level 5 Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug if present See Figure 41 on page 18 Afterward
8. continue reading instructions below 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 eguipment 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 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 Ill Oil and Fuel Specifications instructions on page 4 See Table 1 on page 4 Afterward continue reading instruc tions below NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result in oil carry over to the eguipment 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 eguipment malfunction or damage Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh 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 Carefully re connect spark plug wire to spark plug File was named
9. eguipped with a 120V A C Three Wire Power Cord and Plug designed to operate on a 120V A C 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 G F 1 Three Wire Grounded System if you are not sure ask a Licensed Electrician b If your house wiring does not have a G F l Three Wire Grounded System DO NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION If your house wiring is grounded and a G F I 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 Toavoid carbon monoxide 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 European 220V A C 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 gt 2 r STOP SLOW RUN FAS
10. follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container Failure to do so may result in equipment damage It is NOT necessary to drain stabilized gas from carburetor 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 the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside 8 building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc NOTE Instead of using a fuel preservative stabilizer you can empty the fuel tank as described under I Draining Fuel instructions See B Extended Storage instructions B Extended Storage Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from carburetor See Clean Engine instructions Afterward continue reading instructions below If you have prepared your fuel for short term storage it is NOT necessary to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from your carburetor See A Short Term Seasonal Storage instructions Afterward continue reading instructions below To avoid severe injury or death 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 2 Run the engine while waiting until the remaining fuel is consumed NEVER leave the eng
11. 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 Figure 54 Typical Spark Plug Connection ll Oil Cylinder Bore When lubricating cylinder bore fuel may spray from spark plug hole To 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 eguipped with a D C electric starter Turn all engine switches to OFF position Remove ignition key if provided 2 Remove spark plug 3 Squirt 102 30ml 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 eguipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 5 For engines eguipped 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 du
12. 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 D C 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 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 Tecumseh 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 II Oil Fill Cap Plug instructions on page 5 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 17 Figure 40 Fuel Fill Cap Back View 1 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 2 Oil Fill
13. 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 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 2 Remove ignition key if provided see manufacturer s instructions See Figures 30 and 32 NOTE Removing key will reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while eguipment is not in use 3 Be sure fuel valve if present see eguipment manufac turer s instructions is in OFF position See Figure 34 on page 16 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 15 5 s 4 ov 3 ne z Engine Speed Control STOP Position SLOW Position RUN Range FAST Position I ru ONS Figure 33 Engine Speed Control Positions si Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To A 4 OFF Position Fuel Valve OPEN Position Shown Figure 34 Fuel Valve Positions 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine B After Engine is Stopped To prevent possible freeze up of engine controls follow instructions with engine STOPPED listed below 1 Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever and choke areas 2 Move equipment control if present see m
14. 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 cord handle is frozen and will not operate engine proceed as follows a Pull as much rope out of starter as possible b Release starter cord handle and let it snap back against starter to break up ice these two steps should ONLY be done WHEN starter is FROZEN c If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 1 thru 7 and try again 8 When engine starts a Momentarily move choke control 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 3 thru 10 to restart eng
15. 0 feet 2 134 meters For operation at higher elevations contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer F Alternator Optional For alternator related electrical problems such as noperative Starter Discharged Battery Fuse Replacement Alternator Maintenance Repairs See your equipment manufacturer s instructions and an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer G Engine Speed 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 Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY Page 22 Up 100 gt NUDD N K S L LH195SA LH195SP LH318SA LH358SA Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Fuel Fill Cap Areas Recoil Starter Flywheel Guard Areas Linkage Areas Spark Plug Connection Figure 52 Snow and Debris Removal Locations 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 23 Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems treat the fuel system in the following method below NOTES Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Always
16. 181 1275 14MY060105x fm 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 19 See Figures 38 and 39 on page 18 181 1275 14 Figure 45 Typical Spark Plug Connection NC Figure 46 Fuel Fill Cap 1 Oil Fill Cap Plug 2 Oil Drain Plug Figure 47 Oil Fill Drain Locations 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine ll Oil Fill Cap Plug your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap dipstick go to step 1 If your engine has an oil fill cap dipstick see Oil Fill Cap Dipstick instructions on page 18 1 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See 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 File was named 181 1275 14MY060105x fm 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 eguipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 47 4 Clean area around oil drain plug Page 20 Ay 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 1 030 in 0 76mm Gap 2 Electr
17. CULAR 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 2 3 4 For purposes of this warranty policy consumer use shall mean consumer s personal residential household use by the original retail purchaser 5 6 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 warra
18. DD Marks Figure 7 Engine Oil Level 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine lll Oil and Fuel Specifications A Oil To operate engine you need to use a clean high guality 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 Tecumseh special formulated oils are available at your Authorized Tecumseh 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 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
19. 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 start after 3 attempts repeat steps 1 thru 8 9 When engine starts a Release starter button or ignition switch key 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 sm
20. 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 See Figure 49 See G Avoid Acci dental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward con tinue reading instructions below 14 Carefully re connect spark plug wire to spark plug See Figure 50 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 elec trodes are Pitted Burned Fouled with Deposits 4 Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to 030 in 0 76mm if necessary See Figure 51 5 Install spark plug and tighten securely 181 1275 14 H Removing Snow from Engine After each use remove snow from the following areas 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 NOTE See equipment manufacturer s instructions for proper location of fuel fill cap and control lever Removing snow will ease operation of the recoil starter rope and reduce the risk of water contamination when opening fuel fill ca
21. T CHOKE PRIMER Figure 21 Typical Engine Symbols Engine Speed Control STOP Position SLOW Position RUN Range FAST Position Figure 22 Engine Speed Control Positions 1 2 E 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 from 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 Tecumseh 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
22. a 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 standards 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 engines Tecumseh Power Company will warrant 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 ignition system and exhaust system Also included may be the compression release system and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists Tecumseh Power 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 Tecumseh Power Company OWNER
23. anufacturer s instructions engine control lever or ignition switch back and forth several times and leave control in STOP or OFF position See Figure 33 3 Move engine choke back and forth several times and leave in the FULL CHOKE position See Figure 24 on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions below 4 Be sure fuel valve if present see eguipment manufac turer s instructions is in OFF position See Figure 34 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 Page 16 Figure 37 Electric Starter Connections Power Cord to Outlet Switch Box Starter Button Schuko Plug Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine Electric Starter Switch Box on Engine VII Maintenance 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 To prevent accidental starting when working on eguipment always Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 35 and 36 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
24. apidly 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 openings 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 7 4 Figure 1 Typical Flywheel Guard
25. 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil Some engines are equipped with a 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 OH318SA OH358SA OH195SA OH195SP LH318SA LH358SA LH195SA LH195SP Figure 8 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Locations gt AM Angled Front 1 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 2 Oil Fill Cap Plug 3 Oil Drain Plug Figure 9 Oil Fill Drain Locations 4 Cycle Snow King Engine 5 B Filling Oil Sump I Oil Fill Cap Dipstick your engine has an oil fill cap dipstick go to step 1 If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap dipstick see II Oil Fill Cap Plug instructions below 1 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 fro
26. cations proximately caused by a failure under warranty of an emission related part covered by the ECS Warranty Throughout the ECS Warranty Period Tecumseh Power Company shall maintain a supply of warranted emission related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such emission related parts Any Tecumseh Power Company authorized and approved 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 Tecumseh Power Company ECS Warranty obligations Unapproved add on or modified parts may not be used to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power Company engine Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim Tecumseh Power Company shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Power Company engine caused by the use of such an unapproved add on or modified part Emission Control System Warranty ECS Warranty for 1995 4 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 5 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
27. e 1999 44 EC and the national legislation of certain Member States of the European Union 1 year for Australian New Zealand for rotary mower engines 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 For purposes of this warranty policy commercial use shall mean all other uses including use for commercial income producing or rental purposes 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 PARTI
28. ecified in the 1 Carburetor Assembly and its Internal Components Operators Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period A statement in such written instructions a Fuel filter to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall not b Carburetor gaskets reduce the ECS Warranty Period Any such part repaired C Intake pipe or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period 2 Air Cleaner Assembly 3 Any warranted emissions related part which is a Air filter element 3 Ignition System including scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator s Manual shall be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for a Spark plug that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled b Ignition module c Flywheel assembly replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Power Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or 4 Catalytic Muffler if so equipped replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the a Muffler gasket if so equipped first scheduled replacement point for such emissions b Exhaust manifold if so equipped ejated 5 Crankcase Breather Assembly and its Components a Breather connection tube Revised April 2005 IMPORTANT The emission Regulations may be different fo
29. ed 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 Tecumseh replacement anti splash fuel fill cap Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY See Figure 15 6 Be sure fuel valve if present see eguipment manufac turer 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 European 220V A C 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 See A Engines with Electric Starters instructions on page 10 Page 8 co 5 VE STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 18 Typical Engine Symbols V Starting Your Engine An adult should start the engine Only allow children to start engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation you are unable to start this engine after following instructions in this manual contact your Authorized Tecumseh 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
30. heck Spark Plug 200 hrs Or Seasonally Replace Spark Plug First 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 Forest Brush and Grass Fires Local state and federal laws may reguire 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 eguipped 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 Tecumseh Screen Type 36085 your engine does NOT have a spark arrester you may purchase one from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed Page 26 Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1 Check Spark Plug 1 Check Oil Level Date Owner Dealer 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 O
31. ine 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way Page 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine 181 1275 14 Ob Figure 30 Ignition Key i r 1 STOP 2 Engine Speed Control STOP Position SLOW Position RUN Range FAST Position Figure 31 Engine Speed Control Positions Figure 32 Possible Ignition Key Locations ROD VI Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer s instructions 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 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 A Stop Engine NOTE Run engine for 8 few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine before
32. ine Page 7 Front View Bottom View Figure 15 Possible Anti Splash Fuel Fill Cap s Fm Tank Turn Valve gw Clockwise To PF COS Position Fuel Valve OPEN Position Shown Figure 16 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 17 Electric Starter Connections 181 1275 14 wn 4 Cycle Snow King Engine E Filling Fuel Tank 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 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 on page 4 See Ill Oil and Fuel Specifications instructions on page 4 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 anti splash fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spill
33. ine unattended when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas 3 Begin servicing the cylinder bore See Il Oil Cylinder Bore instructions on page 25 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine IX Storing Your Engine A Short Term Seasonal Storage Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and or blower housing Discard dirt and debris from the following areas Cooling Fins 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 adeguate cooling correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire ll Fuel Storage 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 Failure to do so may result in an explosion and result 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 AIso if it is stored in the engine s gas tank without gasoline stabilizer
34. ipment 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 D C 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 Page 2 4 Cycle Snow King Engine 4 WARN N G 2083 To avoid injury or death read the engine operator s manual and the equipment owner s manual IMPORTANT ENGINE INE aes PHI APPLICABLEEMISSI SORE EN FUEL U LEAD OIL SAE 30 MODEL WARRANTY D DOM aa T ILY 4TPXS 1951BB 219526 Figure 5 Engine Identification Decal TECUMSEH TECHNICIAN S HANDBOOK OVERHEAD VALVE 4 CYCLE ENGINES 2 TECUMSEH _ TECUMSEH TECHNICIAN S HANDBOOK 3 TO 11 HP 4 CYCLE L HEAD ENGINES WN TECUMSEH Figure 6 Technician s Handbooks Page 3 ENGINE MODEL SPEC D O M 4 Cycle Snow King Engine ll How t
35. is 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 Tecumseh Engines Order as part no 695244A for OH195SA OH195SP and OH318SA OH358SA models Order as part no 692509 for LH195SA LH195SP and LH318SA LH358SA models Tecumseh manufactures and is responsible only for the engine used on this power eguipment If repair or service is needed for anything other than the engine contact the service source recommended by the eguipment manufacturer 181 1275 14 Table 1 Recommended Oil Tecumseh Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade Tecumseh Part No 730225 or SAE 0 1 Multi Grade Tecumseh Part No 730226 or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10 1 1 Synthetic Tecumseh Part No 1730263 or SAE 0W30 Table 2 Oil Sump Capacity Oil Sump Capacity Engine Ounces U S Pints Liters Model Number 21 1 1 4 62 LH195SA LH195SP OH195SA OH195SP 26 1 5 8 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 A
36. m 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 Changing Oil instructions on page 17 ll 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 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick instructions above 1 Be sure engine is upright and level Clean area around oil fill cap plug See Figure 9 Unscrew oil fill cap plug Add oil to overflow point making sure to avoid spilling aREN Screw oil fill cap plug back into oil fill hole Tighten securely 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 PZG gt 550 Figure 10 Ignition Key vL r Figure 11 Possible Ignition Key Locations co 5 49 2 STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 12 Typical Engine Symbols Fuel Tank Turn Valve 06 ON Position Fuel Valve OPEN Position Shown Figure 13 Fuel Valve Positions 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine C Check the Following I
37. ndoors Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT smoke while refueling tank Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to store and dispense fuel Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of 2 9 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 Draining Fuel instructions on page 24 C Adult Supervision of Operation Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the eguipment may provide information about who is allowed to use this engine see eguipment manufacturer s manual NOT everyone who is allowed to use this engine is capable of safely and responsibly operating maintaining and or fueling it Tecumseh recommends the following An adult should fuel this engine NEVER allow children to refuel this engine See E 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
38. nty in any way Revised January 2004 AWARNING 8 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 TECUMSEH The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Tecumseh Power Company Grafton Wisconsin 53024 1499 USA Telephone 1 800 558 5402 Visit us at www TecumsehPower com 181 1275 14 English 08 01 05
39. o Get Service For engine adjustments repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com for additional information Visit our web siteat WWW TecumsehPower com Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 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 D O M See Figure 5 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 LH195SA LH195SP and OH195SA OH195SP models are designated as C 125 hours LH318SA LH358SA and OH318SA OH358SA models are designated as C 250 hours B Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer See Figure 6 Th
40. odes 3 Porcelain Figure 51 Resistor Spark Plug NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug Page 21 4 Cycle Snow King Engine 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 eguipment manufacturer s instructions 7 Remove 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil 11 Wipe away any spilled oil 12 Screw oil fill cap plug back into oil fill hole Tighten securely
41. oisoning be sure engine 5 outdoors in 8 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 25 3 Move engine speed control to FAST position See Figures 26 and 27 4 Set choke control to FULL CHOKE position see eguipment 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 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 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 eguipment manufacturer s instructions 181 1275 14 Figure 29 Recoil Starter Cord Handle 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
42. oothly c Finally move choke control to NO CHOKE position If engine dies after choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 5 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 OPEN Position Shown Figure 25 Fuel Valve Positions ro gt 49 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 ma o m Figure 27 Engine Speed Control Positions 1 2 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 DO NOT pull starter rope with engine running Doing so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY 1 To avoid carbon monoxide p
43. p NOTE For more information about recoil starters see B Engines with Recoil Starters instructions on page 13 VIII Transporting Your Engine 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 If there is fuel in the fuel tank close the fuel valve if equipped and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle such as an open trailer or open bed of a pickup truck If 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 DO 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 when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine D Adjustments DO NOT make any engine adjustments Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions If adjustments are needed contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer E Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting see your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Engine performance should NOT be affected at altitudes up to 7 00
44. r 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 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 reguested evidence must be pre
45. ring 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 from spark plug hole Install spark plug 9 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided See Figure 53 10 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug See Figure 54 lll 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 present 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 Tecumseh Engine If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com for additional information ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual See Table 4 Table 4 Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time After First 2 hrs When Engine is Warm Change Oil 5 hrs Or Before Each Use Check Oil Level 5 hrs Or Before Each Use Clean Cooling Fins 25 hrs Or 3 mos Change Oil 100 hrs Or Seasonally C
46. sented 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 CONSUMER USE 4 COMMERCIAL USE 9 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 ay ay lo Warranty o Warranty A 90D 90 Day No No W B 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year C 2 Years 1 Year 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 100 2 n 1069 1 Year 1 Year K 2 n 100 2 n 100 2 n 100 1 Year M 3 Years 3 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 2years for Member States of the European Union Consumers may have additional legal rights not affected by the terms of this warranty pursuant to EU Directiv
47. shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter B GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE 6 Tecumseh Power Company warrants to the original end use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its small off road engines is 1 Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all 7 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 8 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 emissions related parts on your engine as follows 9 1 Any warranted emissions related parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operators 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 Tecumseh Power 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 Warranty Period EMISSION RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE 2 Any warranted emissions related part which is FOLLOWING scheduled only for regular inspection as sp
48. tems NOTE Be sure eguipment is in neutral before attempting to start see eguipment manufacturer s instructions 1 Be sure ignition switch on engine or eguipment is in ON RUN or START position See Figures 10 11 and 12 Or Ignition key if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions is inserted 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 Check engine and equipment before each operation for loose nuts bolts and attachments keep these items tightened D Check the Item Descriptions The item descriptions listed below are for all 4 Cycle Horizontal Crankshaft Snow King Engine Models See Figure 14 on page 7 Control Lever Oil Drain Plug Choke Ignition Key or Ignition Switch Carburetor Cover Muffler With Muffler Guard Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Spark Plug Cap Fuel Fill Cap Starter Cord Handle Fuel Valve Primer Bulb Recoil Starter Flywheel Guard m D a 6 aT T cs Te ED Nerd 3 SG 6 NI Ry 10 AS 7 25 EINE SY 6 DINE RO 5 12 o 10 11 12 LH195SA LH195SP LH318SA LH358SA Figure 14 4 Cycle Snow Engine Components 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Eng
49. 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 so equipped Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com 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 NOTE Refers to important information and is placed in 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 Before operating this engine it is your responsibility 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 Copyright 2005 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page ii NEVER fill fuel tank i
50. with all new Tecumseh Power Company 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 Tecumseh Power Company Warranty the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any circumstances in which the Tecumseh Power Company Warranty may provide a longer warranty period Both the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Power Company Warranty describe important rights and obligations with respect to your new engine Warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh Power Company 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 transporting the products to and from the place where the inspection 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 Tecumseh Power Company at 1 262 377 2700 or in USA Canada call 1 800 558 5402 Revised April 2005 The S Environmental Protection Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB and Tecumseh Power Company are pleased to explain the Federal and Californi
51. wner 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 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 Scheduled Maintenance Date Owner Dealer 1 Change Oil 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
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