User manual TECUMSEHPOWER LV195

[. . . ] LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine · Vertical Crankshaft · Air-Cooled Table of Contents I. Safety Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How to Get Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Oil and Fuel Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING Figure 28. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 VII. Maintenance To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should perform maintenance on this engine. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection · Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. · 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 DC electric starter. · Turn all engine switches to "OFF" position. · Remove ignition key, if provided. A. Checking and 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. 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; more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Engine should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use. NOTES For engines with a dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 14. For engines without a dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 16. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine · Vertical Crankshaft · Air-Cooled Page 13 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 16. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. [. . . ] Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer, TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor, or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting TecumsehPower Company c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin USA 53024-1499. "CONSUMER USE" (4) Warranty Category (6) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (7) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Within U. S. A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 `n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U. S. A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Within U. S. A. [. . . ]