User manual TECUMSEHPOWER LV148SA

[. . . ] TecumsehPower LV148SA (VSK90) Operator's Manual 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. !WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: · 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. · Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. · Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with an electric starter. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important to: · Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours. · Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug by attaching it securely to grounding post. Place engine back onto a level upright position with the wheels touching the ground. 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine · Vertical Crankshaft · Air-Cooled 2 1. Carefully remove spark plug wire from grounding post and connect to spark plug. Removing Snow from Engine After each use, remove snow from the following areas: · Oil fill cap · Fuel fill cap · Linkage · Cooling Fins Removing snow will ease operation of the recoil starter rope and reduce the risk of water contamination when opening oil and fuel fill caps. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are: · Pitted · Burned · Fouled with deposits 4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to . 030 (0. 76mm) if necessary. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. 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. 1 1. 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. G. If adjustments are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. F. Engine Speed To avoid serious injury NEVER tamper with the 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. Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine · Vertical Crankshaft · Air-Cooled 181-1270-14 VIII. Transporting Your Engine NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is any gasoline in the tank. [. . . ] 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. "CONSUMER USE" (4) Warranty Category (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (M) (7) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Within U. S. A. [. . . ]