Tecumseh Snow King LH195SA, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... LH195SP LH318SA LH358SA OH195SA OH195SP OH318SA OH358SA ENGINE MODEL SPEC D O M Reqister Your Tecumseh_ En g ine I Maintenance Tips j_ __ j_g_ Parts Look Up System _t _ P I Great Tecumseh Apparel I NeareStAUth0rizeClTecumseh Servicing Dealer Location J 181 1275 14 English 05 01 06 ...

Page 2: ...ations for SORE Smafl 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...

Page 3: ...ghly 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 engin...

Page 4: ... 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 equipment in long dry grass or other dry ground cover Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working...

Page 5: ...s 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 Tecumseh 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...

Page 6: ... 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 equi...

Page 7: ...l NOTE To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap dipstick see B Changing Oil instructions on page 17 II Oil Fill Cap Plug If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap dipstick go to step 1 tf your engine has an oil fill cap dipstick see 1 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick instructions above 1 Be sure engine is upright and level 2 Clean area around oil fill cap plug See Figure 9 3 Unscrew oil fill cap plu...

Page 8: ...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 1 Control Lever 2 Oil Drain Plug 3 Choke 4 Ignition Key or Ignition Switch 5 Carburetor Cover 6 Muffler with Muffler Guard if equipped 7 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 8 Spark Plug Cap 9 Fue...

Page 9: ...12 4 3 2 13 10 12 3 4 13 OH318SA OH358SA OH195SA OH195SP 10 10 4 1 2 LH195SA LH195SP 13 12 5 4 3 LH318SA LH358SA 11 12 13 Figure 14 4 Cycle Snow Engine Components 181 1275 14 4 Cycle Snow King Engine Page 7 ...

Page 10: ...y 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 equipment manufac turer s instructions is open See Figure 17 F Electrical Power NOTES When connecting powe...

Page 11: ... 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 t...

Page 12: ...Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 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 cor...

Page 13: ...d 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 rep...

Page 14: ...A LH195SP OH318SA OH358SA 1 2 3 1 NO CHOKE Position 2 1 2 CHOKE Position 3 FULL CHOKE Position OH195SA OH195SP y LH318SA LH358SA Figure 24 Choke Control Positions 4 Cyc e Snow King Engine Page 12 181 1275 14 ...

Page 15: ...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 continu...

Page 16: ...inue 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 ...

Page 17: ... 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 ...

Page 18: ...the FULL CHOKE position See Figure 24 on page 12 Afterward continue reading instructions below 4 Be sure fuel valve if present see equipment 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 1 1 Engine Speed Contro...

Page 19: ...en 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 p...

Page 20: ...k plug wire to the grounding post if provided IL Figure 38 Disconnecting Connecting Spark Plug Figure 39 Typical Spark Plug Connection 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 Figure 40 Fuel Fill Cap Angled Front View Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location if present see equipment manufact...

Page 21: ... reading instruc tions 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil 13 Wipe away any spilled oil 14 Install oil fill cap d...

Page 22: ...k plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided Figure 44 Disconnecting Connecting Spark Plug Figure 45 Typical Spark Plug Connection 2 Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely See Figure 46 Figure 46 Fuel Fill Cap Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location see equipment manufacturer s in...

Page 23: ... 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 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 ...

Page 24: ...park 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 ri...

Page 25: ...5 LH195SA LH195SP 1 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 2 Fuel Fill Cap Areas 3 Recoil Starter Flywheel Guard Areas 4 Linkage Areas 5 Spark Plug Connection LH318SA LH358SA Figure 52 Snow and Debris Removal Locations 4 Cyc e Snow King Engine 181 1275 14 Page 23 ...

Page 26: ...sofine 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 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 manufacture...

Page 27: ...ep 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 swit...

Page 28: ...ur Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer tn some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed Xl 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 1 800 558 540...

Page 29: ...Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1 Check Spark Plug Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Every 200 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replace Spark Plug Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Own...

Page 30: ... 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 ...

Page 31: ...Power Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions related part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted emissions related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at...

Page 32: ...parts and labor only the second 5 years covering parts only on electronic ignition 4 For purposes of this warranty policy consumer use shatl mean consumer s personal residentiaI household use by the original retait purchaser 5 For purposes of this warranty poIicy commercial use _shall mean alt other uses including use for commercial income producing or rental purposes 6 The engine warranty categor...