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Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled

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II. How to Get Service

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

A. Engine Identification Decal

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

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

“B” 500 hours and “A” 1000 hours.

B. Technician’s Handbook

If you have a general understanding of internal combustion 
engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or 
engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician’s 
Handbook is available from your Authorized 
TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure 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 #695244A or #740043 for OH models. 

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

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Figure 5. Engine Identification Decal

Figure 6. Technician’s Handbook

TECUMSEHPOWER COMPANY

THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA 

PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI 

SORE ENGINES

LV195EA

361540D

4TPXS.1951BB

195

04015AA0001

EM

2083

ENGINE
MODEL:

SPEC:

DOM:

Summary of Contents for OH318

Page 1: ...Your Engine and Short Term Storage 12 VII Maintenance 12 VIII Transporting Your Engine 16 IX Storing Your Engine 17 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass Fires 18 XI Maintenance Intervals 19 California...

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

Page 3: ...mends 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...

Page 4: ...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...

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

Page 6: ...ge 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...

Page 7: ...oil filler tube Tighten securely 6 Wipe away any spilled oil NOTE To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap dipstick see A Checking and Changing Oil instructions on page 13 II Oil Fill Cap Plug...

Page 8: ...gine is running will turn the engine off The engine will not start with the switch in the OFF position E Low Oil Shutdown Light Some engines are equipped with an optional Low Oil Shutdown System that...

Page 9: ...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 t...

Page 10: ...hes are on See Figure 14 3 Move engine speed control to FAST position See Figures 15 thru 17 4 Set choke control to FULL CHOKE position see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figures 18 thru 20...

Page 11: ...hoke control to NO CHOKE position If engine dies after choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to restart engine 8 If engine fires but does not continue to run move choke con...

Page 12: ...e control to FULL CHOKE position see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figures 24 thru 26 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown...

Page 13: ...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 Final...

Page 14: ...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 opera...

Page 15: ...ntinue 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 3...

Page 16: ...ithout complete air cleaner installed on engine Your air cleaner periodically needs to be cleaned or replaced NOTE Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Air...

Page 17: ...To work effectively it is necessary for the baffle to block cold air from entering the air cleaner NOTE Be sure air cleaner cover is in correct WINTER or SUMMER position before operation At Temperatu...

Page 18: ...ny engine adjustments Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions If adjustments are needed contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer VIII Transporting Your Engine NEVER transpo...

Page 19: ...ng 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...

Page 20: ...seconds 7 Turn ignition switch key to OFF position Repeat Steps 6 and 7 This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage 8 Remove rag covering spark plug hole 9 Ins...

Page 21: ...____________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 50 Hours or 3 Months 1 Change Oil Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date___...

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

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

Page 24: ...arranty 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 in...

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