Tecumseh OH318SA, LH195SP, OH358SA, OH195SA, OH195SP User Manual

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.:

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	Table of Contents
	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.............................................................	4
V.	Starting Your Engine ........................................................................	9
VI.	Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage .............................	15
VII.	Maintenance ..................................................................................	17
VIII.	Transporting Your Engine...............................................................	22
IX.	Storing Your Engine .......................................................................	24
X.	Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires.....................................	26
XI.	Maintenance Intervals....................................................................	26
	California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement..........	28
	Emission Control System Warranty ...............................................	29
XII.	Warranty Information......................................................................	30

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Safety Definitions

Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special significance:

! WARNING

Or

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).

! WARNING

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.

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.

©Copyright 2005 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved

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I. General Safety Precautions

! 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 1-800- 558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.

•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 24.

A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning	C. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling
All engine exhaust contains	and Maintenance
carbon monoxide, a deadly	The manufacturer of the equipment may provide
gas. Breathing carbon	information about who is allowed to use this engine (see
monoxide can cause	equipment manufacturer’s manual). NOT everyone who is
headaches, dizziness,	allowed to use this engine is capable of safely and
drowsiness, nausea, confusion	responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it.
and eventually death.	Tecumseh recommends the following:

	Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas				•	An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow
	which may be present even if you DO NOT see or smell					children to refuel this engine. See "E. Filling Fuel
	any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can					Tank" instructions on page 8.
	collect rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and				•	An adult should perform maintenance on this
	unable to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon
						engine. See "VII. Maintenance" instructions on
	monoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed or
						page 17. Only allow children to perform mainte-
	poorly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symptoms of
						nance if an adult has determined they are
	carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately,
						experienced and capable of such operation.
	get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.
					•	An adult should start the engine. See "G. Avoid
	To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide:
						Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Only
	•	NEVER run engine indoors. Even if you try to
						allow children to start the engine if an adult has
		ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows				determined they are experienced and capable of
		and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach				such operation.
		dangerous levels.			•	To avoid unsupervised operation of the engine,
	•	NEVER run engine in poorly-ventilated or partially
						especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended
		enclosed areas such as barns, garages,				when it is running.
		basements, carports, under dwellings, or in pits.			•	Remove ignition key, if equipped.
	• NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust
					D. Stay Away from Rotating Parts
		can be drawn into a building through openings such
		as windows and doors.			NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded flywheel.
	B. Avoid Gasoline Fires				See Figure 1 on page 2.
					The equipment manufacturer may
	Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable
					attach a sprocket and chain or pulley
	and can explode. Fuel vapors can spread
					and belt to the engine shaft. If these
	and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet
					parts are NOT properly guarded, or if
	away from engine. To prevent injury or death
					you are NOT sure whether they are
	from fuel fires, follow these instructions:
					properly guarded, DO NOT use your
	• NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel
					engine; contact the equipment
		tank inside a building with potential			manufacturer. Hands, feet, hair,
		sources of ignition such as hot water and space			jewelry, clothing, etc. can become
		heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.			entangled in rotating parts, leading to
	• NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine				serious injury or death. To avoid
		is running.			serious injury or death, be sure the
	•	NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill			flywheel guard is in place. See Figure
					1 on page 2.
		cap removed.
	•	Allow engine to cool before refueling.

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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. 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 equipment in long dry grass or other dry ground cover.

Figure 1. Typical Flywheel Guard Location

OH318SA/OH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP

LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA

Figure 2. Muffler Guards Available

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.

Figure 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug

Figure 4. Typical Spark Plug Connection

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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.

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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

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 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 equipment. If repair or service is needed for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

2083

E

TECUMSEH

POWER

L

COMPANY

THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-

2005

CALIF & US EPA

PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION

REGULATIONS FOR SI

M

SORE ENGINES

P

EM

S

LV195EA

361540DA

04015AA0001

4TPXS.1951BB

195

ENGINE

MODEL:

SPEC:

D.O.M.:

Figure 5. Engine Identification Decal

TECHNICIAN'S HANDBOOK

OVERHEAD VALVE 4 - CYCLE ENGINES

TECHNICIAN'S HANDBOOK

3 TO 11 HP

4 - CYCLE L - HEAD ENGINES

Figure 6. Technician’s Handbooks

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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.

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 cap/dipstick or oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely.

NOTES

DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carryover 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.

Table 1. Recommended Oil

Tecumseh Recommended Oil Usage

Straight Grade

Tecumseh Part No.

730225A or SAE 30

Multi Grade

Tecumseh Part No.

730226A or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10

Synthetic

Tecumseh Part No.

730263 or SAE 0W30

-20OF

20OF

32OF

60OF

80OF

0OF

40OF

100OF

10OC

-30OC

-20OC

-10OC

0OC

20OC

30OC

40OC

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	.77		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 “FULL” and “ADD”

Marks

OK

ADD

Figure 7. Engine Oil Level

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B. Filling Oil Sump

I.Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

If your engine has an oil fill engine does NOT have an Cap/Plug" instructions

1.Be sure engine is

2.Unscrew oil fill cap/ dipstick clean. See

3.Screw oil fill cap/dipstick securely.

4.Unscrew and remove tube. Note oil level. If “ADD” mark, slowly Figure 7 on page 4. instructions below.

5.Screw oil fill cap/dipstick securely.

6.Wipe away any spilled

To change oil for engines Changing Oil" instructions

II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug

If your engine does NOT step 1. If your engine has Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions

1.Be sure engine is

2.Clean area around oil

3.Unscrew oil fill cap/plug

4.Add oil to overflow

5.Screw oil fill cap/plug securely.

6.Wipe away any spilled

To change oil for engines Changing Oil" instructions

OH318SA/OH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP

LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA

Angled Front View

1

3

3

2

2

3

3

Back View

1.Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

2.Oil Fill Cap/Plug

3.Oil Drain Plug

Figure 9. Oil Fill/Drain Locations

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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

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 manufacturer’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.

1.Control Lever

2.Oil Drain Plug

3.Choke

4.Ignition Key or Ignition Switch

5.Carburetor Cover

6.Muffler With Muffler Guard

7.Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

8.Spark Plug Cap

9.Fuel Fill Cap

10.Starter Cord Handle

11.Fuel Valve

12.Primer Bulb

13.Recoil Starter/Flywheel Guard

Figure 10. Ignition Key

Figure 11. Possible Ignition Key Locations

STOP

STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER

Figure 12. Typical Engine Symbols

Fuel Tank

Turn Valve

Clockwise To

“OFF” Position

Fuel Valve “OPEN”

Position Shown

Figure 13. Fuel Valve Positions

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6	7	8	9	6	8		7		9
									10
									12
				10
5				5
4				12					13
3			13	3
2	1			4		2		1
	OH318SA/OH358SA					OH195SA/OH195SP
6	8	7	9	6		8	7	9	10
			10
			11						11
				5					12
5
			12	4
3
				3					13
4			13
				1
1
				2
2
	LH195SA/LH195SP					LH318SA/LH358SA
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E. Filling Fuel Tank

! WARNING

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 3 on page 4. See "III. 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 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 15.

6.Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufacturer’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.

Front View

Bottom View

Figure 15. Possible Anti-Splash Fuel Fill Cap(s)

Fuel Tank

Turn Valve

Clockwise To

“OFF” Position

Fuel Valve “OPEN”

Position Shown

Figure 16. Fuel Valve Positions

	6	5
	3	120V A.C.
	2
	1
	5
	3
	2
	4
	1
		220V A.C.
1.	Power Cord to Outlet
2.	Switch Box
3.	Starter Button
4.	Schuko Plug
5.	Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine
6.	Electric Starter Switch Box on Engine

Figure 17. Electric Starter Connections

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