Document Outline

• OV195EA/OV195XA
• Four-Cycle Engine . Vertical Crankshaft . Air-Cooled
• 181-1272-14
  • (English) 6/01/08
    • IMPORTANT NOTICE!
    • Safety Definitions
    • Notice Regarding Emissions
    • TecumsehPower Contact Information
  • I. General Safety Precautions
    • A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
    • B. Avoid Gasoline Fires
    • C. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance
    • D. Stay Away from Rotating Parts
    • E. DO NOT Modify Engine
    • F. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces
    • G. Avoid Accidental Starts
    • H. Use Hearing Protection
      • 1. Engine with Flywheel Guard
      • 2. Engine without Flywheel and Muffler Guard
      • Figure 1. Typical Muffler and Flywheel Guard Locations
      • Figure 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
      • Figure 3. Typical Spark Plug Connection
  • II. How to Get Service
    • A. Engine Identification Decal
    • B. Technician’s Handbook
      • Figure 4. Engine Identification Decal
      • Figure 5. Technician’s Handbook
  • III. Oil and Fuel Specifications
    • A. Oil
    • B. Fuel
      • Table 1. Recommended Oil
      • Table 2. Recommended Fuel
    • 10%
    • 10%
    • 15%
    • 15%
  • IV. Before Starting Your Engine
    • A. Checking Oil Level
    • B. Filling Oil Sump
      • 1. Be sure engine is upright and level.
      • 2. Unscrew oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. See Figure 7.
      • 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 6.
      • 5. Screw oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely.
      • 6. Wipe away any spilled oil.
      • Figure 6. Engine Oil Level
        • 1. Spark Plug Cap
        • 2. Spark Plug Wire
        • 3. Control Lever (If Equipped)
        • 4. Fuel Fill Cap
        • 5. Starter Cord Handle
        • 6. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick
        • 7. Muffler Guard
        • 8. Muffler
        • 9. Optional Shroud
      • Figure 7. Engine Components
    • C. Filling Fuel Tank
      • 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 7 on page 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
      • 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 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.
      • 6. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions) is open. See Figure 9.
      • Figure 8. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s)
      • Figure 9. Fuel Valve Positions
  • V. Starting Your Engine
    • A. Engines with Electric Starters
    • I. Primer Bulb Only
      • 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
      • 2. Move engine throttle control to “FAST” position, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 10 and 11.
      • 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position between pushes. See Figure 12.
      • 4. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 10.
      • Table 3. Engines with Electric Starters
        • 1. Electric Start Switch
        • 2. Engine Throttle Control
        • 3. Equipment Control
        • Figure 10. Typical Engine Controls
        • Figure 11. Typical Engine Symbols
          • 1. Primer Bulb
          • 2. Vent Hole
        • Figure 12. Pressing Primer Bulb
          • 5. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine.
          • 6. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key.
          • 7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6 and try again.
          • 8. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
    • II. Choke Only
      • 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
      • 2. Move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” or “START” position, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 13 thru 16. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
      • 3. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 15 on page 9. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
      • 4. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine.
      • 5. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again.
      • 6. When engine starts:
        • a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.
        • b. Momentarily move engine throttle control to “FAST” position.
        • c. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed in “RUN” range.
        • a. Move engine throttle control back to “CHOKE” position.
        • b. Next, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position.
      • 1. Spark Plug Wire
      • 2. Muffler
      • 3. Muffler Guard
      • 4. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick
      • 5. Starter Cord Handle
      • 6. Fuel Fill Cap
      • 7. Air Cleaner
      • 8. Carburetor
      • 9. Control Lever
      • 10. Optional Shroud
      • Figure 13. Engine Components
        • 1. “SLOW” Position
        • 2. “RUN” Range
        • 3. “FAST” Position
        • 4. “CHOKE” Position
      • Figure 14. Start/Choke Control Positions
        • 7. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position and start engine.
        • 8. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “FAST” position, move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” position and start engine.
        • 9. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
    • III. Primer Bulb and Choke
      • 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
      • 2. Move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” or “START” position, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 15 thru 17.
      • 3. When starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position between pushes. See Figure 18.
      • 4. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 15.
      • 5. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine.
      • 6. When engine starts:
        • a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.
        • b. Momentarily move engine throttle control to “FAST” position. See Figures 15 thru 17.
        • c. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed in “RUN” range.
        • a. Momentarily move engine throttle control back to “CHOKE” position.
        • b. Next, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position.
      • 1. Electric Start Switch
      • 2. Engine Throttle Control
      • 3. Equipment Control
      • Figure 15. Typical Engine Controls
      • Figure 16. Typical Engine Symbols
        • 1. “SLOW” Position
        • 2. “RUN” Range
        • 3. “FAST” Position
        • 4. “CHOKE” Position
      • Figure 17. Start/Choke Control Positions
        • 1. Primer Bulb
        • 2. Vent Hole
      • Figure 18. Pressing Primer Bulb
        • 7. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position and start engine.
        • 8. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “FAST” position, move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” position and start engine.
        • 9. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
      • B. Engines with Recoil Starters
    • I. Primer Bulb Only
      • 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
      • 2. Move engine throttle control to “FAST” position, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 19 thru 21.
      • Table 4. Engines with Recoil Starters
        • 1. Starter Cord Handle
        • 2. Engine Throttle Control
        • 3. Equipment Control
        • Figure 19. Typical Engine Controls
        • Figure 20. Typical Engine Symbols
          • 1. “SLOW” Position
          • 2. “RUN” Range
          • 3. “FAST” Position
          • 4. “CHOKE” Position
        • Figure 21. Start/Choke Control Positions
          • 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position between pushes. See Figure 22.
          • 4. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 19 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
          • 5. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 19 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
            • 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.
          • 6. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 5 and try again.
          • 7. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 6, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
    • II. Choke Only
      • 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
      • 2. Move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” or “START” position, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 19 thru 21 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
      • 3. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 19 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions.
      • 1. Primer Bulb
      • 2. Vent Hole
      • Figure 22. Pressing Primer Bulb
        • 4. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 19 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
          • 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.
        • 5. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again.
        • 6. When engine starts:
          • a. Momentarily move engine throttle control to “FAST” position.
          • b. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed in “RUN” range.
          • a. Momentarily move engine throttle control back to “CHOKE” position. See Figures 19 thru 21 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
          • b. Next, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position.
        • 7. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position and start engine.
        • 8. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “FAST” position, move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” position and start engine.
        • 9. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
    • III. Primer Bulb and Choke
      • 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
      • 2. Move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” or “START” position, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 23 thru 25.
      • 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position between pushes. See Figure 22 on page 11. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
      • 4. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 23.
      • 5. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 23.
        • 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.
      • 6. When engine starts:
        • a. Momentarily move engine throttle control to “FAST” position.
        • b. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed in “RUN” range.
        • a. Move engine throttle control back to “CHOKE” position.
        • b. Next, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position.
      • 1. Starter Cord Handle
      • 2. Engine Throttle Control
      • 3. Equipment Control
      • Figure 23. Typical Engine Controls
      • Figure 24. Typical Engine Symbols
        • 1. “SLOW” Position
        • 2. “RUN” Range
        • 3. “FAST” Position
        • 4. “CHOKE” Position
      • Figure 25. Start/Choke Control Positions
        • 7. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position and start engine.
        • 8. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “FAST” position, move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” position and start engine.
        • 9. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
  • VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage
  • VII. Maintenance
    • Figure 26. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
    • Figure 27. Typical Spark Plug Connection
    • A. Checking and Changing Oil
      • 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See “G. Avoid Accidental Starts” instructions on page 2. See Figures 26 and 27. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
      • 2. Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely.
      • 3. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 30.
      • 4. Clean area around oil drain plug. See Figure 30.
      • 5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to position the oil drain plug at the lowest point on the engine (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
      • 6. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container.
      • 7. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
      • 8. Fill with recommended oil. See "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and Table 1 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
      • 9. Wipe away any spilled oil.
      • 10. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. See Figure 28.
      • 11. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to start engine.
      • Figure 28. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
      • Figure 29. Typical Spark Connection
      • Figure 30. Oil Drain Plug Location
      • Figure 31. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick
    • B. Removing Debris from Engine
    • C. Spark Plug
      • 1. Clean area around spark plug.
      • 2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
      • 3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are:
      • 4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to-.030 (0.76 mm) if necessary. See Figure 33.
      • 5. Install spark plug and tighten securely.
      • 1. Cooling Fins
      • 2. Air Intake Screen
      • 3. Levers and Linkage
      • 4. Spark Plug Connection
      • Figure 32. Debris Removal Locations
        • 1. .030 in. (0.76 mm) Gap
        • 2. Electrodes
        • 3. Porcelain
      • Figure 33. Resistor Spark Plug
    • D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner
    • I. Servicing Paper Filter
    • II. Removal and Installation of Air Cleaner
      • 1. Turn cover counterclockwise to remove. See Figure 34.
      • 2. Remove paper filter from flange.
      • 3. Discard paper filter.
      • 4. Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
      • 5. Insert new paper filter onto flange. See Figure 35.
      • 6. Make sure flat side of air cleaner cover is facing engine housing. See Figure 36.
      • 7. Line up tabs on cover with slots on flange. See Figure 37.
      • 8. Push cover firmly against flange and turn clockwise until cover locks securely in place; Again, cover flat must be facing engine housing for proper operation.
      • 9. Secure cover and be sure it is in position.
      • 1. Paper Filter
      • 2. Slots
      • 3. Flange
      • 4. Tabs
      • 5. Cover
      • Figure 34. Air Cleaner Assembly
      • Figure 35. Paper Filter
      • Figure 36. Flat Side of Air Cleaner Cover
      • Figure 37. Tab Alignment
      • E. Carburetor
      • F. Engine Speed
      • G. Engine Stopping Mechanism
      • H. Adjustments
  • VIII. Transporting Your Engine
    • 1. Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available suction device designed for use with gasoline.
    • 2. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to avoid spilling.
    • 3. Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed.
  • IX. Storing Your Engine
    • A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage
    • I. Clean Engine
    • II. Fuel Storage
    • III. Fuel System
    • 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.
      • B. Extended Storage
    • I. Draining Fuel
      • 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.
      • 3. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. See "II. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 19.
    • II. Oil Cylinder Bore
      • 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figures 38 and 39.
      • 2. Remove spark plug.
      • 3. Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) 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.
      • 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 distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage.)
      • 7. Remove rag covering spark plug hole.
      • 8. Install spark plug.
      • 9. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided.
      • 10. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to start engine.
    • III. Oil
    • IV. Battery
      • Figure 38. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
      • Figure 39. Typical Spark Plug Connection
  • X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires
  • XI. Maintenance Intervals
    • Table 5. Maintenance Intervals
      • 1. Change Oil
      • 1. Check Oil Level
      • 2. Clean Cooling Fins
      • 1. Change Oil
      • 1. Replace Paper Filter
      • 2. Check Spark Plug
      • 1. Replace Spark Plug
  • XII. Warranty Information
• 181-1272-14 (English) 6/01/08