Tecumseh Products LV148SA Operator Manual - Page 5
II. How to Get Service, III. Oil and Fuel Specifications
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II. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402. A. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal (See Figure 4.) indicates the engine's model number, specification of engine and the date of manufacture (D.O.M.). Please look at the decal on your engine and fill in this information in the spaces provided for future reference. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of your engine. This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA and/or CARB. To find the life period specification for your engine, please look on your engine's decal and find the letter enclosed by quotation marks between the words MODERATE and LIFE PERIOD. Match one of the following letters with the letter printed on your decal. For example, LV (VSK) models are designated as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours, and "A" 500 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 5. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is intended for individuals who have had adequate training, experience and who practice proper tool usage. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing Tecumseh Engines. Order as part no. 692509 for LV (VSK) 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. III. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Oil To operate engine you need to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. For recommended engine oil, See Table 1. NOTES Be sure original container is marked A.P.I. Service "SL/SJ". Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will increase oil consumption. SAE10W40 is not recommended. Tecumseh synthetic and special-formulated oils are available at your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. The oil sump capacity is 21 ounces or 1-1/4 U.S. Pints (.62 liters). 2083 TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE ENGINES EM LV195EA 361540D 4TPXS.1951BB 04015AA0001 195 ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: D.O.M.: Figure 4. Engine Identification Label TECHNICIAN'S HANDBOOK 3 TO 11 HP 4 - CYCLE L- HEAD ENGINES Figure 5. Technician's Handbook Table 1. Recommended Engine 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 0 O F 20OF 32OF 40OF 60OF 80OF 100O F -30OC -20OC -10OC 0 OC 10OC 20OC 30OC 40OC 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3