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LOGON!
TecumsehPower
TM
Operator’s Manual
LH318EA (HM80-90)
LH358EA (HM100)
OH195EA/OH195EP
OH318EA
Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions ........................................ii
I. General Safety Precautions..............................................................1
II. How to Get Service.....................................................................
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I. Safety Definitions I. Use this Engine Only in Approved Applications Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special significance: Tecumseh Powersport engines are designed specifically for non-competitive recreational vehicle applications such as fun-karts, mini-bikes and ATV’s. This engine is not ! WARNING designed or approved for aircraft, go-peds or any racing applications. Since not all applications of this engine can be anticipated, contact you
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B. Avoid Gasoline Fires I. General Safety Precautions ! WARNING Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Fuel vapors Read equipment manufacturer’s manual and this can spread and be ignited by a spark or material thoroughly before using this engine. Failure to flame many feet away from engine. To do so can result in serious injury or death. Call Tecumseh prevent injury or death from fuel fires, Power Company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit follow these instructions: www
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C. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the recreational vehicle may provide information about who is allowed to operate or ride in the vehicle (see equipment manufacturer’s manual). Not everyone who is allowed to operate or ride in the vehicle is capable of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling this Tecumseh Power Sport Engine. Tecumseh recommends the following: • An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to
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G. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figure 3. • 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. See Figure 4. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with an electric starter. • Turn off all engine switches. • Remove ign
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LOGON! II. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not 2083 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. TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI Visitourwebsiteat www.TecumsehPower.com SORE ENGINES EM RegisterYourTecumsehEngine LV195EA MaintenanceTips 36154
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III. Oil and Fuel Specifications Table 1. Recommended Engine Oil A. Oil Tecumseh Recommended Oil Usage To operate engine you need to use a clean, high quality, Straight Grade detergent oil. For recommended engine oil, See Table 1. Tecumseh Part No. 730225A or SAE 30 NOTES Multi Grade Be sure oil container is marked A.P.I. Service “SL/SJ”. Tecumseh Part No. 730226A or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10 °° Using multigrade oil above 32 F (0 C) will increase oil Synthetic Tecumseh Part No. consumption. SAE10W4
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IV. Before Starting Your Engine A. Engine Pre-Ride Checklist To avoid serious injury or death, WARNING always complete both the engine and equipment manufacturer’s pre-ride checklist before using the engine. This engine should NEVER be used if you identify a problem with any of the steps listed below. Be sure the engine is turned off for steps 1 thru 4: 1. Fuel cap—Check that the anti-splash fuel fill cap is securely in place. Figure 7. Incorrect Usage Without Engine Shaft Guard 2. Guard
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B. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and every 5 Fill between operating hours. “Full” and FULL • Keep oil level between “FULL” and “ADD” marks on “ADD” marks dipstick or to point of overflow on engines without OK dipstick. See Figure 10. • Be sure oil fill dipstick/plug is tightened securely. ADD NOTES Do not overfill engine with oil. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Do not allow oil level to fall
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! C. Engine Stop Switch Power Sport Engines are equipped with an Engine Stop Switch. This rocker switch is used to shut off the ignition that supplies the spark plug with power. Pressing the 1 switch to the “OFF” position will turn the engine off when it is running. This switch must be in the “ON” position or the engine will not start. See Figure 13. 2 D. Filling Fuel Tank 3 An adult should fuel this engine. 1. ON Position WARNING NEVER allow children to refuel this 2. OFF Position e
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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. See "B. Fuel" instructions on page 5. 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. NOTES Remove and disc
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Only one of the following illustrations will apply to your V. Starting Your Engine engine. See Table 4. An adult should start the engine. Only WARNING Table 4. Model Assemblies allow children to start engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of If your engine model is a: Location: such operation. NOTE LH318EA (HM80-90) See Figure 18. LH358EA (HM100) See "A. Engine Pre-Ride Checklist" instructions on page 6. OH195EA/OH195EP See Figure 19. If you are unable to star
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! 6 7 6 8 8 7 9 5 10 9 4 13 5 4 3 10 14 2 3 12 11 2 12 11 Figure 20. OH318EA Figure 19. OH195EA/OH195EP Model 181-1269-14 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator’s Manual Page 11 ClimateGuard CHOKE RUN STOP
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A. Engines with Electric Starters Only one of the following two sections will apply to your 3 3 engine. See Table 5. Table 5. Engines with Electric Starters 1 2 If your engine Go to: has: 1. Fuel Valve in “OPEN” Position Shown Primer Bulb Only "I. Engine With Primer Bulb" 2. Fuel Valve in “OFF” Position Shown instructions. 3. Fuel Tank Choke Only "II. Engine with Choke" instructions Figure 21. Optional Fuel Valve on page 13. I. Engine With Primer Bulb 1. To avoid carbon monoxide pois
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II. Engine with Choke 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Be sure fuel valve is open, if provided. See Figure 21. 3. Move Choke Control to “FULL CHOKE” position. NOTES Some engines are equipped with a horizontal mounted choke control. See Figure 23. Some engines are equipped with a Remote Choke Control. See Figure 24. Some OH195EA/OH195EP engines are equipped with a choke control lever under the muffler. See Figure 25. 3 1 2 1.
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! NOTES OH318EA engines are equipped with a choke control lever located under the air cleaner. See Figure 26. If restarting a warm engine move Choke Control to “NO CHOKE” position. See Figure 26. Power Sport engines are equipped with a standard Spring Loaded Throttle Control to ensure the throttle will return to engine idle speed when it is released or if the cable fails. The throttle control must be in the idle position when starting engine. See Figure 27. 4. Push starter button or turn
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B. Engines with Recoil Starters I. Engine With Primer Bulb 3 3 Only one of the following two sections will apply to your engine. See Table 6. 1 2 Table 6. Engines with Recoil Starters If your 1. Fuel Valve in “OPEN” Position Shown Go to: 2. Fuel Valve in “OFF” Position Shown engine has: 3. Fuel Tank Primer Bulb "I. Engine With Primer Bulb" instructions. Figure 28. Optional Fuel Valve Only Choke Only "II. Engine With Choke" instructions on page 16. 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning,
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II. Engine With Choke 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Be sure fuel valve is open, if provided. See Figure 28 on page 15. 3. Move Choke Control to “FULL CHOKE” position. NOTES Some engines are equipped with a horizontal mounted choke control. See Figure 31. Some engines are equipped with a Remote Choke Control. See Figure 32. Some OH195EA/OH195EP engines are equipped with a 3 1 2 choke control lever located under the muffler. S
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! NOTES OH318EA engines are equipped with a choke control lever located under the air cleaner. See Figure 34. If restarting a warm engine move Choke Control to “NO CHOKE” position. See Figure 31 thru 34. Power Sport engines are equipped with a standard Spring Loaded Throttle Control to ensure the throttle will return to engine idle speed when it is released or if the cable fails. The throttle control must be in the idle position when starting engine. See Figure 35. When pulling starter rop
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VI. Stopping Your Engine and VIII. Maintenance Short-Term Storage An adult should perform maintenance WARNING Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s on this engine. Only allow children to instructions. perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. To avoid unsupervised operation of a WARNING recreational vehicle, especially by To prevent accidental starting when WARNING children, NEVER leave the engine unattended when it
