Tecumseh Engine 181 1272 14 Operators Manual
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Engine Operator’s Manual OV195EA/OV195XA Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions......................................... ii I. General Safety Precautions ............................................................. 1 II. How to Get Service .......................................................................... 3 III. Oil and Fuel Specifications............................................................... 4 IV. Before Starting Your Engine ............................................................. 5 V. Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ 7 VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ............................. 13 VII. Maintenance .................................................................................. 13 VIII. Transporting Your Engine............................................................... 17 IX. Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... 18 X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires ..................................... 20 XI. Maintenance Intervals .................................................................... 20 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement .......... 28 Emission Control System Warranty ............................................... 29 XII. Warranty Information...................................................................... 30 181-1272-14 (English) 05/01/06 Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location Visit our web site atwww.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON!
Page iiFour-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled181-1272-14 IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special significance: 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. Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if 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. ! WARNING !WARNING ©Copyright 2006 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved
181-1272-14Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-CooledPage 1 I. General Safety Precautions ! WARNING A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion and eventually death. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may be present even if you DO NOT see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine indoors. Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels. • NEVER run engine in poorly-ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as barns, garages, basements, carports, under dwellings, or in pits. • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through 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 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.• NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. 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 2.5 gallons or less. Small containers are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth. To empty the fuel tank see I. Draining Fuel instructions on page 18. C. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the application may provide information about who is allowed to use this engine (see equipment manufacturer’s manual). NOT everyone who is allowed to use this engine is capable of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it. Tecumseh recommends the following: • An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to refuel this engine. See C. Filling Fuel Tank instructions on page 6. • An adult should perform maintenance on this engine. See VII. Maintenance instructions on page 13. Only allow children to perform mainte- nance if an adult has determined they are exper- enced and capable of such operation. • An adult should start the engine. See G. Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2. Only allow children to start the engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. • To avoid unsupervised operation of the engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. D. Stay Away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded flywheel. See Figure 1 on page 2. The equipment manufacturer may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to the engine shaft. If these parts are NOT properly guarded, or if you are NOT sure whether they are properly guarded, DO NOT use your engine; contact the equipment manufacturer. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can become entangled in rotating parts, leading to serious injury or death. To avoid serious injury or death, be sure the flywheel guard is in place. See Figure 1 on page 2. 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 1-800- 558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.
Page 2Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled181-1272-14 E. DO NOT Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor. ! WARNING 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, NEVER operate the engine without the muffler guard in place, and avoid hot areas of the engine. See Figure 1. • 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 the engine application 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 2 and 3. • 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 an electric starter. • Turn off all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided. H. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine.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. Figure 1. Typical Muffler and Flywheel Guard Locations Figure 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 3. Typical Spark Connection DO NOT USE AS SHOWN 1. Engine with Flywheel Guard 2. Engine without Flywheel and Muffler Guard1 2
181-1272-14Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-CooledPage 3 II. How to 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. A. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal (See Figure 4.) indicates the engine’s model number, specification of engine and the date of manufacture (D.O.M.). Please look at the decal on your engine and fill in this 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. To find the life period specification for your engine, please look on your engine’s decal and find the letter enclosed by quotation marks between the words MODERATE and LIFE PERIOD. Match one of the following letters with the letter printed on your decal. For example, OV models are designated as “C” 125 hours, “B” 250 hours, and “A” 500 hours. B. Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figure 5. 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 Tecumseh Engines. Order as part no. 695244A for OV models. Tecumseh 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. Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location Visit our web site atwww.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Figure 4. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. Technician’s Handbook TECUMSEH POWER COMPANYTHIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE ENGINES LV195EA 361540D 4TPXS.1951BB 19504015AA0001EM 2083 ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: D.O.M.: 4 -CYCLE OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINES TECHNICIAN'S HANDBOOK
Page 4Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled181-1272-14 III. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Oil To operate engine you need to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. 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. SAE10W40 is NOT recommended. The oil sump capacity is 21 ounces or 1-1/4 U.S. Pints (.62 liters). 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 following components identified in Table 2. • 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).Table 1. Recommended Oil Usage Table 2. Recommended FuelFuel ComponentPercentage Ethanol 10% Grain Alcohol (“Gasohol”) 10% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) 15% ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) 15% -20 FO 32 FO 32 FO 32 FO 40 FO -20 CO 20 FO 40 CO 30 CO 20 CO 10 CO 0 CO-10 CO-30 CO 0 FO 60 FO 80 FO 100 FO Straight Grade 730225A or SAE 30Tecumseh Part No. Multi Grade 730226A or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10Tecumseh Part No. Synthetic 730263 or SAE 0W30Tecumseh Part No. Tecumseh Recommended Oil Usage
181-1272-14Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-CooledPage 5 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 dipstick or to point of overflow on engines without dipstick. See Figure 6. • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry- over to the air cleaner and equipment malfunction or damage. DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the “ADD” mark on dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. B. Filling Oil Sump 1. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Unscrew oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. See Figure 7. 3. Screw oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 4. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube. Note oil level. If oil reading on dipstick is below “ADD” mark, slowly add oil to reach “FULL” level. See Figure 6. 5. Screw oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 6. Wipe away any spilled oil. NOTE To change oil for engine, see A. Checking and Changing Oil instructions on page 13.Figure 6. Engine Oil Level Figure 7. Engine Components FULL ADD OK Fill Between “FULL” and “ADD” Marks 8 5 24 3 1 7 69 1. Spark Plug Cap 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. Control Lever (If Equipped) 4. Fuel Fill Cap 5. Starter Cord Handle 6. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 7. Muffler Guard 8. Muffler 9. Optional Shroud
Page 6Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled181-1272-14 C. 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 7 on page 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to avoid spilling. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to expand without overflowing. 5. Replace anti-splash fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine. Move machine away from area of spillage. Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure 8. 6. Be sure fuel valve (optional) is open. See Figure 9.!WARNING Figure 8. Possible Anti-Splash Fuel Fill Cap(s) Figure 9. Fuel Valve PositionsFront View Bottom View Turn Valve Clockwise To “OFF” Position Fuel Valve “OPEN” Position ShownFuel Ta n k
181-1272-14Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-CooledPage 7 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. 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. For example: • DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with spark plug removed. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. 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. Engine Sections with Electric Starters instructions below. If you have a manual recoil starter, see B. Engine Sections with Recoil Starters instructions on page 10. A. Engine Sections with Electric Starters Only one of the following three sections will apply to your engine. See Table 3. I. Primer Bulb Only 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Move engine throttle control to “FAST” position, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 10 and 11. 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to orig- inal position between pushes. See Figure 12. NOTES Be sure to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. See Figure 12. Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction. 4. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 10. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. !WARNING !WARNINGTable 3. Engine Sections with Electric Starters If your engine has:Go to: Primer Bulb Only Section A.I Choke Only Section A.II Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.III Figure 10. Typical Engine Controls Figure 11. Typical Engine Symbols Figure 12. Pressing Primer Bulb 1. Electric Start Switch 2. Engine Throttle Control 3. Equipment Control13 2 STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER 1. Primer Bulb 2. Vent Hole 1 2
Page 8Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled181-1272-14 5. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine. 6. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6 and try again. 8. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. II. Choke Only 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” or “START” position, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 13, 14, 15 and 16. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position instead of “CHOKE” or “START” position. See Figures 13, 14, 15 and 16. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 3. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 15 on page 9. Afterward, con- tinue reading instructions below. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine. 5. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again. 6. When engine starts: a. Release starter button or ignition switch key. b. Move engine throttle control to “FAST” position. See Figures 13, 14, 15 and 16. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. c. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed in “RUN” range. NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is moved to “FAST” position: a. Move engine throttle control back to “CHOKE” position. See Figures 13, 14, 15 and 16. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. b. Next, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position. See Figures 13, 14, 15 and 16. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. If engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to “FAST” position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine.7. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position and start engine. 8. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “FAST” position, move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” posi- tion and start engine. 9. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Figure 13. Engine Components Figure 14. Start/Choke Control Positions 1. Spark Plug Wire 2. Muffler 3. Muffler Guard 4. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 5. Starter Cord Handle 6. Fuel Fill Cap 7. Air Cleaner 8. Carburetor 9. Control Lever 10. Optional Shroud145 8 6 7 9 2 3 10 1. “SLOW” Position 2. “RUN” Range 3. “FAST” Position 4. “CHOKE” Position 4 3 2 1