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ENGINE MODEL:
SPEC:
D.O.M.:
Horizontal Crankshaft . Air-Cooled
181-1275-14

4-Cycle Snow King

Engine Operator’s Manual

Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled

LH195SA/LH195SP

LH318SA/LH358SA

OH195SA/OH195SP

OH318SA/OH358SA

Maintenance Tips

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181-1275-14

(English) 08/01/05

ENGINE

MODEL:

SPEC:

D.O.M.:

Page ii 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Safety Definitions

Statements in this manual preceded by the following words

and graphics are of special significance:

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.

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

!WARNING

WARNING

Tecumseh Power Company

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 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 fill 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 24.

C. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling

and Maintenance

The manufacturer of the equipment 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 "E. Filling Fuel

Tank" instructions on page 8.

• An adult should perform maintenance on this

engine. See "VII. Maintenance" instructions on

page 17. Only allow children to perform mainte-

nance if an adult has determined they are

experienced 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.

• Remove ignition key, if equipped.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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 Flywheel Guard Location

Figure 2. Muffler Guards Available

Figure 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug

Figure 4. Typical Spark Plug Connection

OH195SA/OH195SP

LH318SA/LH358SALH195SA/LH195SP

OH318SA/OH358SA

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 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 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.

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Figure 5. Engine Identification Decal

Figure 6. Technician’s Handbooks

TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY

THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA

PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI

SORE ENGINES

LV195EA

361540D

4TPXS.1951BB 195

04015AA0001

2083

ENGINE

MODEL:

SPEC:

D.O.M.:

TECHNICIAN'S HANDBOOK

OVERHEAD VALVE

4 - CYCLE

ENGINES

TECHNICIAN'S HANDBOOK

3TO11HP

4 - CYCLE

L - HEAD

ENGINES

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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 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.

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

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%

Figure 7. Engine Oil Level

-20 F

32 F

40 F

-20 C

20 F

40 C

30 C

20 C

10 C

0 C

-10 C

-30 C

0 F

60 F

80 F

100 F

Straight Grade

730225A or SAE 30

Tecumseh Part No.

Multi Grade

730226A or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10

Tecumseh Part No.

Synthetic

730263 or SAE 0W30

Tecumseh Part No.

Tecumseh Recommended Oil Usage

FULL

ADD

Fill Between

“FULL” and “ADD”

Marks

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 5

B. Filling Oil Sump

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 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. 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 7 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading

instructions below.

5. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten

securely.

6. Wipe away any spilled oil.

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. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. 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/plug.

4. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling.

5. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Tighten

securely.

6. Wipe away any spilled oil.

NOTE

To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap/plug, see "B.

Changing Oil" instructions on page 17.

Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Locations

Figure 9. Oil Fill/Drain Locations

OH318SA/OH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP

LH318SA/LH358SALH195SA/LH195SP

STOP

1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

2. Oil Fill Cap/Plug

3. Oil Drain Plug

Back View

Angled Front View

Page 6 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14

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.

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 manufac-

turer’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

Figure 12. Typical Engine Symbols

Figure 13. Fuel Valve Positions

STOP

STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER

Fuel Tank

Fuel Valve “OPEN”

Position Shown

Turn Valve

Clockwise To

“OFF” Position

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 7

Figure 14. 4-Cycle Snow Engine Components

910

11 11

OH318SA/OH358SA

OH195SA/OH195SP

LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA

Page 8 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14

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:

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 manufac-

turer’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.

!WARNING

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

Figure 16. Fuel Valve Positions

Figure 17. Electric Starter Connections

Front View

Bottom View

Fuel Tank

Fuel Valve “OPEN”

Position Shown

Turn Valve

Clockwise To

“OFF” Position

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

120V A.C.

220V A.C.

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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.

• DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor.

• 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

that apply to your engine, first determine what type of

starter you have. If you have an electric starter see "A.

Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on page 2. If

you have a manual recoil starter see "B. Engines with

Recoil Starters" instructions on page 2.

!WARNING

!WARNING Figure 18. Typical Engine Symbols

STOP

STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER

Page 10 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14

A. Engines with Electric Starters

If you have a recoil starter see "B. Engines with Recoil

Starters" instructions on page 13.

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.

a. Determine if your house wiring has a Ground Fault

Interrupted (G.F.I.) Three-Wire Grounded System; if

you are not sure ask a Licensed Electrician.

b. If your house wiring does not have a G.F.I. Three-

Wire Grounded System, DO NOT USE THIS

ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION.

c. If your house wiring is grounded and a G.F.I. Three-

Prong Wall Receptacle is not available at the

location where your starter will be used, one must be

installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING

THE ELECTRIC STARTER.

1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is

outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

2. 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 cord

to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 20.

European 220V A.C. Applications use an appropriate

grounded extension lead, available locally.

3. Connect power cord to switch box on engine.

See Figure 20.

4. Plug end of power cord into outlet.

!WARNING

Figure 19. Fuel Valve Positions

Figure 20. Electric Starter Connections

Fuel Tank

Fuel Valve “OPEN”

Position Shown

Turn Valve

Clockwise To

“OFF” Position

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

120V A.C.

220V A.C.

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 11

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.

7. Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time

you press it. See Figure 23.

• Make sure you cover vent hole with your thumb.

• Repeat twice for a total of three primes.

NOTES

DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds

each attempt.

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 21, 22

and 24. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

8. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key, (see

equipment manufacturer’s instructions), to start engine.

See "C. Check the Following Items" instructions on

page 6. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

NOTE

If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 1 thru 8.

9. When engine starts:

a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.

b. Momentarily move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE”

position until engine runs smoothly. See Figure 24

on page 12. Afterward, continue reading instructions

below.

c. Next, move choke control to “NO CHOKE” position.

10. Move engine speed 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 repeat steps 5 thru 10 to restart engine.

11. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move

choke control to “NO CHOKE” position and start

engine. See Figure 24 on page 12. Afterward, continue

reading instructions.

12. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “NO

CHOKE” position, move choke control to “FULL

CHOKE” position and start engine.

NOTE

When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power

cord from outlet first; then disconnect power cord from

switch box on engine. See Figure 20 on page 10. Afterward,

continue reading instructions below.

13. Disconnect power cord from outlet. See Figure 20 on

page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions

below.

14. Disconnect power cord from switch box on engine. See

Figure 20 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading

instructions below.

15. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 12,

contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.

DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in

any other way.

Figure 21. Typical Engine Symbols

Figure 22. Engine Speed Control Positions

Figure 23. Pressing Primer Bulb

STOP

STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER

STOP

1. Engine Speed

Control

2. “STOP” Position

3. “SLOW” Position

4. “RUN” Range

5. “FAST” Position

1. Primer Bulb

2. Vent Hole

Page 12 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14

Figure 24. Choke Control Positions

STOP

LH195SA/LH195SP

OH195SA/OH195SP

OH318SA/OH358SA

LH318SA/LH358SA

1. “NO CHOKE” Position

2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position

3. “FULL CHOKE” Position

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B. Engines with Recoil Starters

If you have an electric starter see "A. Engines with Electric

Starters" instructions on page 10.

DO NOT pull starter rope with

engine running. Doing so may VOID

YOUR WARRANTY.

1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is

outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac-

turer’s instructions) is open and all switches are on.

See Figure 25.

3. Move engine speed control to “FAST” position.

See Figures 26 and 27.

4. Set choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position (see

equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 24

on page 12. Afterward, continue reading instructions

below.

5. Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time

you press it. See Figure 28.

• Make sure you cover vent hole with 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, continue reading

instructions below.

6. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or

clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s

instructions).

!WARNING

Figure 25. Fuel Valve Positions

Figure 26. Typical Engine Symbols

Figure 27. Engine Speed Control Positions

Figure 28. Pressing Primer Bulb

Fuel Tank

Fuel Valve “OPEN”

Position Shown

Turn Valve

Clockwise To

“OFF” Position

STOP

STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER

STOP

1. Engine Speed Control

2. “STOP” Position

3. “SLOW” Position

4. “RUN” Range

5. “FAST” Position

1. Primer Bulb

2. Vent Hole

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When pulling starter rope, the rope

can unexpectedly jerk back toward

engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully

follow these instructions:

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.

If recoil starter cord handle is frozen and will not operate

engine, proceed as follows:

a. Pull as much rope out of starter as possible.

b. Release starter cord handle and let it snap back

against starter to break up ice; these two steps

should ONLY be done WHEN starter is FROZEN.

c. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 1

thru 7 and try again.

8. When engine starts:

a. Momentarily move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE”

position until engine runs smoothly. See Figure 24

on page 12. Afterward, continue 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 “1/2 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 repeat steps 3 thru 10 to restart engine.

9. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move

choke control to “NO CHOKE” position and start

engine. See Figure 24 on page 12. Afterward, continue

reading instructions below.

10. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “NO

CHOKE” position, move choke control to “FULL

CHOKE” position and start engine.

11. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 10,

contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.

DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in

any other way.

!WARNING

Figure 29. Recoil Starter Cord Handle

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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.

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.

A. Stop Engine

NOTE

Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on

engine before proceeding to Step 1.

1. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer’s

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 possibility of unauthorized

starting of the engine while equipment is not in use.

3. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac-

turer’s instructions) is in “OFF” position. See Figure 34

on page 16.

!WARNING

Figure 30. Ignition Key

Figure 31. Engine Speed Control Positions

Figure 32. Possible Ignition Key Locations

STOP

1. Engine Speed Control

2. “STOP” Position

3. “SLOW” Position

4. “RUN” Range

5. “FAST” Position

STOP

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B. After Engine is Stopped

To prevent possible freeze-up of

engine controls, follow instructions

with engine STOPPED, listed below.

1. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever

and choke areas.

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. Move engine choke back and forth several times and

leave in 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.

!WARNING

Figure 33. Engine Speed Control Positions

Figure 34. Fuel Valve Positions

STOP

1. Engine Speed Control

2. “STOP” Position

3. “SLOW” Position

4. “RUN” Range

5. “FAST” Position

Fuel Tank

Fuel Valve “OPEN”

Position Shown

Turn Valve

Clockwise To

“OFF” Position

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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.

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.

• 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.

NOTES

When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power

cord from outlet first; then disconnect power cord from

switch box on engine. See Figure 37.

When 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 page 4.

Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

• Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25

operating hours thereafter. Engine should still be

warm but NOT hot from recent use.

NOTES

To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Oil

Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 5.

To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap/plug, see "II. Oil

Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 5.

!WARNING

Figure 35. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug

Figure 36. Typical Spark Plug Connection

Figure 37. Electric Starter Connections

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

120V A.C.

220V A.C.

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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.

• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the

grounding post, if provided.

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.

3. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location, if

present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).

See Figure 41. See Figure 14 on page 7. Afterward,

continue reading instructions below.

4. Clean area around oil drain plug.

Figure 38. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug

Figure 39. Typical Spark Plug Connection

Figure 40. Fuel Fill Cap

Figure 41. Oil Fill/Drain Locations

STOP

1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

2. Oil Fill cap/Plug

3. Oil Drain Plug

Back View

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5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain

plug, if present. See Figure 41 on page 18. Afterward,

continue reading instructions below.

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 manu-

facturer’s instructions).

8. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container.

NOTE

Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.

9. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.

10. Clean area around oil drain plug. See Figure 41 on

page 18. Afterward, continue reading instructions

below.

11. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. See Figure 42.

12. Fill with recommended oil. See Figure 43. See "III. Oil

and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. See

Table 1 on page 4. Afterward, continue 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/dipstick. Tighten securely.

See Figure 42.

15. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding

post, if provided. See Figures 38 and 39 on page 18.

See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page

2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

16. Carefully re-connect spark plug wire to spark plug.

See Figures 38 and 39 on page 18.

Figure 42. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Locations

Figure 43. Engine Oil Level

OH318SA/OH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP

LH318SA/LH358SALH195SA/LH195SP

FULL

ADD

Fill Between

“FULL” and “ADD”

Marks

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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.

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.

• 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.

2. Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely.

See Figure 46.

3. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location (see

equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 47.

4. Clean area around oil drain plug.

Figure 44. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug

Figure 45. Typical Spark Plug Connection

Figure 46. Fuel Fill Cap

Figure 47. Oil Fill/Drain Locations

STOP

1. Oil Fill Cap/Plug

2. Oil Drain Plug

Back View

Angled Front View

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5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain

plug. See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20. After-

ward, 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).

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.

9. Remove oil fill cap/plug from oil fill hole.

• See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20.

Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

• See "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on

page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions

below.

• See Table 1 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading

instructions below.

10. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling

and fill with recommended oil.

NOTES

DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry-

over to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage.

Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for

Tecumseh Oil.

11. Wipe 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 wire to spark plug.

See Figure 50.

C. Spark Plug

Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours.

1. Clean area around spark plug.

2. Remove and inspect spark plug.

3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if elec-

trodes are:

•Pitted

• Burned

• Fouled with Deposits

4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set

gap to—.030 in. (0.76mm) if necessary. See Figure 51.

5. Install spark plug and tighten securely.

NOTE

A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact

your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a

Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug.

Figure 48. Oil Fill Cap/Plug and Oil Drain Plug

Figure 49. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug

Figure 50. Typical Spark Plug Connection

Figure 51. Resistor Spark Plug

1. Oil Fill Cap/Plug

2. Oil Drain Plug

1. .030 in. (0.76mm) Gap

2. Electrodes

3. Porcelain

123

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D. Adjustments

DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings

are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are

needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing

Dealer.

E. Carburetor

If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your

nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engine

performance should NOT be affected at altitudes up to

7,000 feet (2,134 meters). For operation at higher

elevations, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing

Dealer.

F. Alternator (Optional)

For alternator related electrical problems such as:

• Inoperative Starter

• Discharged Battery

• Fuse Replacement

• Alternator Maintenance/Repairs

See your equipment manufacturer’s instructions and an

Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.

G. Engine Speed

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.

Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory

can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE

WARRANTY.

H. Removing Snow from Engine

After each use, remove snow from the following areas:

• Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

• Fuel Fill Cap

• Recoil Starter/Flywheel Screen

• Linkage

•Guards

• Spark 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 risk of water contamination when

opening fuel fill cap.

NOTE

For more information about recoil starters see "B. Engines

with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 13.

VIII. Transporting Your Engine

NEVER transport this engine inside

another vehicle or in any enclosed

space if there is any gasoline in the tank. Fuel vapor or

spilled fuel may ignite.

If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close

the fuel valve, if equipped, and

transport the engine upright in an open vehicle, such as an

open trailer or open bed of a pickup truck.

If you DO NOT have an open vehicle and have to transport

the engine upright in a closed vehicle, follow these steps

for emptying the fuel tank before transporting:

1. Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available

suction device designed for use with gasoline.

DO NOT pour fuel from engine or

siphon fuel by mouth.

2. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container,

being careful to avoid spilling.

3. Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed.

NEVER leave the engine

unattended when it is running and

NEVER run engine in enclosed areas.

!WARNING

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Figure 52. Snow and Debris Removal Locations

LH195SA/LH195SP

OH195SA/OH195SPOH318SA/OH358SA

LH318SA/LH358SA

1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

2. Fuel Fill Cap Areas

3. Recoil Starter/Flywheel Guard Areas

4. Linkage Areas

5. Spark Plug Connection

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IX. Storing Your Engine

A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage

I. Clean Engine

Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover

and/or blower housing. Discard dirt and debris from the

following areas:

• Cooling Fins

• Air Intake Screen or Recoil Starter/Flywheel Guard

Areas

• Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

• Fuel Fill Cap Areas

• Spark Plug Connection

• Levers

• Linkage Area

• Guards

• Carburetor

•Head

Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct

engine speed and reduce the risk of fire.

II. Fuel Storage

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. Failure to do so may

result in an explosion and result in death or serious injury.

NOTES

If engine fuel stored in the gas tank and/or an approved gas

container is to be unused without gasoline stabilizer for

more than 15-30 days, prepare it for short-term/seasonal

storage. See "IV. Fuel Treatment" instructions. Afterward,

continue reading instructions below.

If engine fuel is to be stored for more than one season,

without gasoline stabilizer, it will gradually deteriorate. Also,

if it is stored in the engine’s gas tank without gasoline

stabilizer it is likely that your carburetor will have gum

deposits, a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR

WARRANTY. Prepare the fuel for extended storage. See

"B. Extended Storage" instructions. Afterward, continue

reading instructions.

III. Fuel System

To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel

system in the following method below:

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.

Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Failure

to do so may result in equipment damage.

It is NOT necessary to drain stabilized gas from carburetor.

IV. Fuel Treatment

1. Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer’s

instructions.

2. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow it to reach carburetor.

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.

NOTE

Instead of using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you can

empty the fuel tank as described under "I. Draining Fuel"

instructions. See "B. Extended Storage" instructions.

B. Extended Storage

I. Draining Fuel

NOTES

Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from

carburetor. See "I. Clean Engine" instructions. Afterward,

continue reading instructions below.

If you have prepared your fuel for short-term storage it is

NOT necessary to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from

your carburetor. See "A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage"

instructions. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

To avoid severe injury or death,

DO NOT pour fuel from engine or

siphon fuel by mouth.

1. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank

by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel. DO

NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine.

2. Run the engine while waiting until the remaining fuel is

consumed.

NEVER leave the engine

unattended when it is running and

NEVER run engine in enclosed areas.

3. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. See "II. Oil Cylinder

Bore" instructions on page 25.

!WARNING

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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:

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.

• 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.

2. Remove spark plug.

3. Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug

hole.

4. Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from

spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is

pulled.

NOTES

For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 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 switch key to “OFF” position. (This will dis-

tribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion

during storage.)

7. Remove rag from spark plug hole.

8. Install spark plug.

9. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding

post, if provided. See Figure 53.

10. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.

See Figure 54.

III. Oil

Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. See

"B. Changing Oil" instructions on page 17.

IV. Battery

See equipment manufacturer’s instructions for proper

battery storage, if present.

!WARNING

Figure 53. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug

Figure 54. Typical Spark Plug Connection

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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.

To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the

muffler on your engine. For example, the muffler discharge

will have a spark arrester cover that reads “Tecumseh

Screen Type 36085”.

If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester, you may

purchase one from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing

Dealer. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced

to allow the spark arrester to be installed.

XI. 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 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com

for additional information.

ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in

this manual. See Table 4.

First Scheduled Maintenance

After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm

1. Change Oil

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

Table 4. Maintenance Intervals

Procedure Time

Change Oil After First 2 hrs.

When Engine is Warm

Check Oil Level 5 hrs.

Before Each Use

Clean Cooling Fins 5 hrs.

Before Each Use

Change Oil 25 hrs.

3 mos.

Check Spark Plug 100 hrs.

Seasonally

Replace Spark Plug 200 hrs.

Seasonally

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Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance

Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use

1. Check Oil Level

2. Clean Cooling Fins

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance

1. Change Oil

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

Every 100 Hours or Seasonally

1. Check Spark Plug

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

Every 200 Hours or Seasonally

1. Replace Spark Plug

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

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IMPORTANT!

The emission Regulations may be different for your country. The emissions Control Warranty Statement is only applicable

to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references “Emissions Regulations”.

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. In other states, new 1997 and

later model year engines must be designed, built and equipped,

at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small

non-road engines. Tecumseh Power Company will warrant the

emission control system on your small off-road engine for the

periods of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse,

neglect, unapproved modification, or improper maintenance of

your small off-road engine.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the

carburetor, ignition system and exhaust system. Also included

may be the compression release system and other emission-

related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Tecumseh Power

Company will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you

for diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL

SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE

Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year

California small off-road engines are warranted for two years as

hereinafter noted. In other states, 1997 and later model year

engines are also warranted for two years. If, during such

warranty period, any emission-related part on your engine is

defective in materials or workmanship, the part will be repaired

or replaced by Tecumseh Power Company

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the

performance of the required maintenance listed in your

Operator’s Manual, but Tecumseh Power Company will not deny

warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to

provide written evidence of the performance of all scheduled

maintenance.

As the small off-road engine owner, you should, however, be

aware that Tecumseh Power Company may deny you warranty

coverage if your small off-road engine or a part thereof has failed

due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved

modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to

a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh

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, WI

53024-1499. Telephone 1-262-377-2700 [or in USA/Canada call

1-800-558-5402].

IMPORTANT NOTE

This warranty statement explains your rights and obligations

under the Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”)

which is provided to you by Tecumseh Power Company

pursuant to California law. Tecumseh Power Company also

provides to original purchasers of new Tecumseh Power

Company engines the Tecumseh Power Company Limited

Warranties for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition

Modules. The Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for

New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules

(“Tecumseh Power Company Warranty”) are located on the back

cover of the Operator’s Manual, enclosed with all new Tecumseh

Power Company engines. The ECS Warranty applies only to the

emission control system of your new engine. To the extent that

there is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the

Tecumseh Power Company Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall

apply except in any circumstances in which the Tecumseh

Power Company Warranty may provide a longer warranty

period. Both the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Power

Company Warranty describe important rights and obligations

with respect to your new engine.

Warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh Power

Company Authorized Servicing Dealer. At the time of requesting

warranty service, evidence must be presented of the date of sale

to the original purchaser. The purchaser shall pay any charges

for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to

and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work is

performed. The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage

or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any

engine or any part(s) thereof submitted for inspection and/or

warranty work.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and

responsibilities, you should contact Tecumseh Power Company

at 1-262-377-2700 or in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402.

Revised April, 2005

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 29

IMPORTANT!

The emission Regulations may be different for your country. The emissions Control Warranty Statement is only applicable

to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references “Emissions Regulations”.

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). The ECS

Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or

equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser,

and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.

B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:

Tecumseh Power Company warrants to the original, end-use

purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each

subsequent purchaser that each of its small off-road engines

is:

1. Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all

applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources

Board pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2, Part

5, Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, and

2. Free from defects in materials and workmanship which,

at any time during the ECS Warranty Period, will cause a

warranted emissions-related part to fail to be identical in

all material respects to the part as described in the

engine manufacturer’s application for certification.

C. The ECS Warranty only pertains to emissions-related

parts on your engine, as follows:

1. Any warranted, emissions-related parts which are not

scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in

the Operator’s Manual shall be warranted for the ECS

Warranty Period. If any such part fails during the ECS

Warranty Period, it shall be repaired or replaced by

Tecumseh Power Company according to Subsection 4

below. Any such part repaired or replaced under the

ECS Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of

the ECS Warranty Period.

2. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is

scheduled only for regular inspection as specified in the

Operator’s Manual shall be warranted for the ECS

Warranty Period. A statement in such written instructions

to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary”, shall not

reduce the ECS Warranty Period. Any such part repaired

or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted

for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period.

3. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is

scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in

the Operator’s Manual, shall be warranted for the period

of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for

that part. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled

replacement, the part shall be repaired or replaced by

Tecumseh 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 a Tecumseh Authorized

Service Outlet.

5. The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor

which leads to the determination that a part covered by

the ECS Warranty is in fact defective, provided that such

diagnostic work is performed at a Tecumseh Authorized

Service Outlet.

6. Tecumseh Power Company shall be liable for damages

to other original engine components or approved

modifications proximately caused by a failure under

warranty of an emission-related part covered by the ECS

Warranty.

7. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, Tecumseh Power

Company shall maintain a supply of warranted emission-

related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for

such emission-related parts.

8. Any Tecumseh Power Company authorized and

approved emission-related replacement part may be

used in the performance of any ECS Warranty

maintenance or repair and will be provided without

charge to the owner. Such use shall not reduce

Tecumseh Power Company ECS Warranty obligations.

9. Unapproved add-on or modified parts may not be used

to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power Company engine.

Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient

grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim.

Tecumseh Power Company shall not be liable hereunder

for failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Power

Company engine caused by the use of such an

unapproved add-on or modified part.

EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE

FOLLOWING:

1. Carburetor Assembly and its Internal Components

a) Fuel filter

b) Carburetor gaskets

c) Intake pipe

2. Air Cleaner Assembly

a) Air filter element

3. Ignition System, including:

a) Spark plug

b) Ignition module

c) Flywheel assembly

4. Catalytic Muffler (if so equipped)

a) Muffler gasket (if so equipped)

b) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped)

5. Crankcase Breather Assembly and its Components

a) Breather connection tube Revised April, 2005

XII. Warranty Information

Tecumseh Power Company • Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499 • USA

Telephone: 1-800-558-5402

Visit us at: www.TecumsehPower.com

181-1275-14

(English) 08/01/05

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES

AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES

For the time period shown below from the date of purchase and subject to the exceptions and limitations described herein, Tecumseh Power Company will, at its option as the

exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new Tecumseh engine which is found, upon examination by any

Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP. This Limited Warranty

DOES NOT COVER (i) any Tecumseh engine or part(s) thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and/or used on any commercial or rental track, or (ii) defects

or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new Tecumseh engines or parts or by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the

product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the new Tecumseh engine or part. The cost of normal maintenance or

replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser. At the time warranty service is requested, evidence must be presented of the

date of purchase by the original purchaser. Any charge for making service calls and/or for transporting any engine or part(s) thereof to and from the place where the

inspection and/or warranty work is performed is payable solely by the purchaser. The purchaser is responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the

transportation of any engine or part(s) thereof submitted for inspection and/or warranty work. WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TECUMSEH

AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer,

Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting Tecumseh c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton,

Wisconsin 53024-1499.

(1) 2 years for Member States of the European Union. Consumers may have additional legal rights not affected by the terms of this warranty pursuant to EU Directive

1999/44/EC and the national legislation of certain Member States of the European Union.

(2) 1 year for Australian/New Zealand for rotary mower engines.

(3) 2 years on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; the second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition.

(4) For purposes of this warranty 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, including use for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes.

(6) The engine warranty category of your engine can be determined by review of the engine model number on the “Important Engine Information” decal. One letter in the

engine model number will be surrounded by parenthesis (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) (K) or (M) and that letter is your engine warranty category designation.

(7) Qualification for three (3) year consumer use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may be determined by notation of an (M) designation on the “Important

Engine Information” decal located on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto.

THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEH CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT, if any.

THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. Neither Tecumseh nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties, representations,

or promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the engine or any of its parts, other than as set forth herein. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY,

MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY TECUMSEH ENGINE OR PART(S)

THEREOF, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHOWN IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD CHART ABOVE AND

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND/OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY LOSS OF TIME,

INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF UNIT USE OR ANY COST OR EXPENSE OF SUBSTITUTE UNITS DURING PERIODS OF MALFUNCTION OR NON-USE. Some states

do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s)

may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state-to-state.

Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any other person, natural or corporate, to assume for Tecumseh any other obligations or liabilities in connection with or with

respect to any Tecumseh product or parts. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any representations or promises on

behalf of Tecumseh or to modify the terms or limitations of Tecumseh’s warranty in any way.

Revised January, 2004

“CONSUMER USE” (4) “COMMERCIAL USE” (5)

Warranty Within Outside Within Outside

Category U.S.A. and Canada U.S.A. and Canada U.S.A. and Canada U.S.A. and Canada

(A) 90 Day 90 Day(1) No Warranty No Warranty

(B) 1 Year 1 Year(1) 1 Year 1 Year

(D) 2 Years 2 Years(2) 1 Year 1 Year

(E) 2 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year

(H) 2 ‘n 10(3) 2 ‘n 10(3) 1 Year 1 Year

(K) 2 ‘n 10(3) 2 ‘n 10(3) 2 ‘n 10(3) 1 Year

(M)(7) 3 Years 3 Years 1 Year 1 Year

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

reproductive harm.

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

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