Quick Facts Mini Version 695933 - Small Engine Suppliers

1 BasicTroubleshooting andService InformationENGINESENGINESENGINESENGINESE NGINES & & & & & TRANSMISSIONSTRANSMISSIONSTRANSMISSIONST RANSMISSIONSTRANSMISSIONSTECUMSEHiTABLE OF CONTENTSS afety Definitions .. iiGeneral Safety Precautions .. iiiGeneral Information .. 3 Reviewing The Engine ID Label .. 44-Cycle Quick Reference - Model Letter Designation Pre-2004 Production .. 5 Spark Plug Replacement (4-Cycle) .. 6 Spark Plug Replacement (2-Cycle and Europa) ..7 Fuel Recommendations .. 8-9 Tecumseh 4-Cycle Lubrication Requirements.

2 104-Cycle Troubleshooting .. 11-12 Tecumseh 2-Cycle Engine Oil Requirements ..132-Cycle Troubleshooting .. 14-154-Cycle Cross Reference for Specification-To-Model Number Designation (Vertical Engines) .. 164-Cycle Cross Reference for Specification-To-Model Number Designation (Horizontal Engines) .. 172-Cycle Cross Reference for Specification-To-Model Number Designation (Vertical and Horizontal Engines) .. 17 Tecumseh and Peerless Model and Specification Numbers .. 18-19 Basic Gear Drive Troubleshooting.

3 20-21 Tecumseh and Peerless Transmission, Transaxle and Gear Products .. 22 LTH 2000 Series Troubleshooting Chart .. 22 LTH 2000 Series Hydrostatic Transaxle Troubleshooting .. 22-231800 / VST Troubleshooting .. 24 Tecumseh and Peerless Lubrication Requirements .. 25 Repair Manuals .. 26 2004 Tecumseh Power Company. All Rights ReservediiThe information in this guide is intended to assist individuals who are knowledgeable in basicengine repair and maintenance. If you are unfamiliar with two and four cycle Engine operation andmaintenance, DO NOT attempt any maintenance or repairs.

4 Contact your local TecumsehServicing Dealer for NOTICE!Safety DefinitionsStatements in this manual preceded by the followingwords and graphics are of special significance:OrWARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situationwhich if not avoided, could result in death or to important information and is placed in is recommended that you take special notice of allitems discussed on the next two pages and wear theappropriate safety operating an Engine it is your responsibility toread the Operator s Manual.

5 Follow these basic rules foryour personal safety: Keep this manual handy at all times forfuture reference. Read it carefully and familiarize yourselfwith operating, maintenance, componentsand safety Regarding EmissionsEngines which are certified to comply with Californiaand EPA emission regulations for SORE ( Small OffRoad Equipment), are certified to operate on regularunleaded gasoline, and may include the followingemission control systems: (EM) Engine Modificationand (TWC) Three-Way Catalyst (if so equipped).

6 Tecumseh Contact InformationFor Engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service,contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh ServicingDealer. Find them on our website or call Tecumseh PowerCompany at 1-800-558-5402 or 262-377-2700 if youare located outside the Safety PrecautionsA. Avoid Carbon Monoxide PoisoningAll Engine exhaust containscarbon monoxide, a deadly carbon monoxide cancause headaches, dizziness,drowsiness, nausea, confusionand eventually death.

7 Use only an approved red GASOLINE containerto store and dispense fuel. Tecumsehrecommends purchasing gasoline in containerswith a capacity of gallons or less. Smallcontainers are easier to handle and help eliminatespillage during refueling. DO NOT pour fuel from Engine or siphon fuel Adult Supervision of Operation,Refueling and MaintenanceNot everyone who is allowed to use an Engine is capableof safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/orfueling it. Tecumseh recommends the following: An adult should fuel the Engine .

8 NEVER allowchildren to refuel an Engine . An adult should perform maintenance on an allow children to perform maintenance if anadult has determined they are experienced andcapable of such operation. An adult should start the Engine . Only allow childrento start the Engine if an adult has determined theyare experienced and capable of such avoid unsupervised operation of the Engine ,especially by children, NEVER leave it unattendedwhen it is Stay Away from Rotating PartsNEVER operate an Engine with an unguarded equipment manufacturer mayattach a sprocket and chain or pulleyand belt to the Engine shaft.

9 If theseparts are not properly guarded, or if youare not sure whether they are properlyguarded, DO NOT use your Engine ;contact the equipment , feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, become entangled in rotating parts,leading to serious injury or death. Toavoid serious injury or death, be surethe flywheel guard is in monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gaswhich may be present even if you do not see or smell anyengine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide cancollect rapidly and you can quickly be overcome andunable to save yourself.

10 Also, deadly levels of carbonmonoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed orpoorly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symptomsof carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the areaimmediately, get fresh air, and SEEK prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide: NEVER run Engine indoors. Even if you try toventilate Engine exhaust with fans or openwindows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidlyreach dangerous levels. NEVER run Engine in poorly-ventilated or partiallyenclosed areas such as barns, garages,basements, carports, under dwellings, or in pits.