4-Cycle Snow King Engine Operator’s Manual Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP OH318SA/OH358SA ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: D.O.M.: Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.
Table of Contents I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. Safety Definitions ..............................................................................ii General Safety Precautions ............................................................. 1 How to Get Service .......................................................................... 3 Oil and Fuel Specifications............................................................... 4 Before Starting Your Engine....................................
I. General Safety Precautions • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank. ! WARNING Read equipment manufacturer’s 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 1-800558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information. A.
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. ! WARNING 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.
II. How to Get Service 2083 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 site at E L P M SA TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE ENGINES EM www.TecumsehPower.com LV195EA 361540D 4TPXS.
III. Oil and Fuel Specifications Table 1. Recommended Oil A. Oil To operate engine you need to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. Tecumseh Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade Tecumseh Part No. 730225A or SAE 30 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. Multi Grade Tecumseh Part No. 730226A or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10 Synthetic Tecumseh Part No.
B. Filling Oil Sump I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick OH318SA/OH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA 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 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.
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 Figure 10. Ignition Key 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.
6 7 9 8 6 8 7 9 10 12 10 5 5 13 12 4 13 3 2 3 1 4 OH318SA/OH358SA 6 8 1 2 OH195SA/OH195SP 6 9 7 8 7 10 9 10 11 11 12 5 5 12 3 4 13 3 4 13 1 1 2 2 LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA Figure 14.
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: Front View 1. Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Bottom View ! WARNING 2. Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated area. 3.
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. ! WARNING If 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.
A. Engines with Electric Starters If you have a recoil starter see "B. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 13. Fuel Tank Some electric starters are equipped 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. ! WARNING Turn Valve Clockwise To “OFF” Position Fuel Valve “OPEN” Position Shown a.
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. STOP STOP 7. Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time you press it. See Figure 23. SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 21. Typical Engine Symbols • Make sure you cover vent hole with your thumb. • Repeat twice for a total of three primes.
1 LH195SA/LH195SP 2 3 1 2 STOP STOP 3 STOP STOP OH318SA/OH358SA STOP STOP 1 2 P STO 3 STOP OH195SA/OH195SP 1 STO P STOP STOP 2 STO 3 P STOP STOP STOP LH318SA/LH358SA 1. “NO CHOKE” Position 2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position 3. “FULL CHOKE” Position Figure 24.
B. Engines with Recoil Starters If you have an electric starter see "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on page 10. ! WARNING Fuel Tank DO NOT pull starter rope with engine running. Doing so may VOID Turn Valve Clockwise To “OFF” Position YOUR WARRANTY. 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Fuel Valve “OPEN” Position Shown 2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions) is open and all switches are on.
When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: ! WARNING 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.
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. ! WARNING Figure 30.
B. After Engine is Stopped To prevent possible freeze-up of engine controls, follow instructions with engine STOPPED, listed below. ! WARNING 5 1. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever and choke areas. 4 2. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer’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 3.
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. ! WARNING ! 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. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
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. Figure 38.
5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, if present. See Figure 41 on page 18. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. OH318SA/OH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA 6. Remove oil drain plug, if present. 7. Tip engine to position the oil flow, so it will drain from the lowest point on the engine (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). 8. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container.
II. 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. Figure 44. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 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.
5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug. See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20. Afterward, 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). 1 2 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. 1.
D. Adjustments H. Removing Snow from Engine DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. After each use, remove snow from the following areas: • Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick • Fuel Fill Cap E. Carburetor • Recoil Starter/Flywheel Screen If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
1 5 2 1 5 2 4 3 4 3 OH318SA/OH358SA 5 1 OH195SA/OH195SP 5 2 4 1 4 3 3 LH195SA/LH195SP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2 LH318SA/LH358SA Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Fuel Fill Cap Areas Recoil Starter/Flywheel Guard Areas Linkage Areas Spark Plug Connection Figure 52.
IX. Storing Your Engine III. Fuel System A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in the following method below: I. 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. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing.
II. Oil Cylinder Bore When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from spark plug hole. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, follow these instructions: ! WARNING 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.
X. Preventing 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.
Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Check Spark Plug 1. Check Oil Level 2.
CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 standards.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 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).
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