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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 ..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.

2 18-19 Basic Gear Drive Troubleshooting .. 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. 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.

3 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).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.

4 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 . 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.

5 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. 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.

6 NEVER run Engine in poorly-ventilated or partiallyenclosed areas such as barns, garages,basements, carports, under dwellings, or in pits. NEVER run Engine outdoors where engineexhaust can be drawn into a building throughopenings such as windows and Avoid Gasoline FiresGasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammableand can explode. Fuel vapors can spreadand be ignited by a spark or flame manyfeet away from Engine . To prevent injury ordeath from fuel fires, follow theseinstructions: NEVER store Engine with fuel in fueltank inside a building with potential sources ofignition such as hot water and space heaters,clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. NEVER remove fuel cap or add fuel when engineis running. NEVER start or operate the Engine with fuel fill capremoved. Allow Engine to cool before refueling. NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Fill fuel tank outdoorsin a well-ventilated area. DO NOT smoke while refueling Numbering System for Tecumseh sFull Engine Line2004 Production and LaterGeneral InformationThe following information is being provided to assist you in locating and recording your Engine model andspecification numbers.

7 This information will be needed to use this book or obtain parts from a local Tecumseh MODELNUMBERLOCATIONSENGINE MODEL NUMBERLOCATED UNDER COVERM odelSpecification (DOM) Engine :TVM195150288G8150C Engine MODELSPEC TVM195150288G8150 CTypical Engine LabelTVM195 150288G (E)STP318U1G2EA318 8150 CTECUMSEH POWER COMPANYTHIS Engine MEETS 1995-1998 CALIF/US EPAPH1 APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONSFOR ULGE ENGINES FUEL REGULARUNLEADED OIL SAE 30 THE FOLLOWING WILL BE NEEDED TO LOCATE PARTS FOR YOUR AND READING Engine MODEL AND SPECIFICATIONENGINE MODELNUMBERLOCATIONSM odel Numbering System for Tecumseh sFull Engine Line2004 Production and LaterReviewing The Engine ID LabelEffective with the 2004 Model Year, we have changes to the Engine label on our products. The followingpages will explain the information contained on the label dependent on the age of your NumberThe numbers following the model number make up thespecification model LV195EA-361541B, as an example,interpretation is as follows:LV195EA-361541B is the model and V 195 E A - 361541B (B)03188BC0010 Year2003 Day ofYear188thMfgFacilityAssemblyLine / ShiftIndividualSerial #10th unit built{{Indicates an L-Head, side valve configurationIndicates a 195 cc displacement { Warranty CodeIs the specification number usedfor properly identifying the partsof the Engine Indicates a vertical shaft configurationIndicates EPA/CARB compliant Indicates a standard power configurationDate of ManufactureThe Date of Manufacture ( ) indicates theproduction this example, 03188BC0010 is the (Date ofManufacture).}}}

8 Engine MODEL NUMBER LOCATIONSENGINE MODEL NUMBERLOCATED UNDER COVERT ypical LabelLocationsENGINE MODELNUMBERLOCATIONS44-Cycle Quick Reference - Model Letter DesignationECH- Exclusive Craftsman HorizontalECV- Exclusive Craftsman VerticalH- Horizontal ShaftHH- Horizontal Heavy Duty (Cast Iron)HHM - Horizontal Heavy Duty (Cast Iron) (MediumFrame)HM- Horizontal Medium FrameHMSK - Horizontal Medium Frame (Snow king )HMXL - Horizontal Medium Frame (Extra Life)HS- Horizontal Small FrameHSSK - Horizontal Small Frame (Snow king )HXL- Horizontal (Extra Life)LAV- Lightweight Aluminum Frame VerticalLEV- Low Emissions VerticalOH- Overhead Valve Heavy Duty (Cast Iron)OHH- Overhead Valve HorizontalOHM - Overhead Valve Heavy Duty Horizontal(Medium Frame)OHS- Overhead Valve Horizontal (Snow king )OHV- Overhead Valve Vertical (Medium Frame)OVM - Overhead Valve Vertical (Medium Frame)OVRM -Overhead Valve Vertical ( Small Frame)(Rotary Mower)OVXL - Overhead Valve Vertical (Medium Frame)(Extra Life)TNT- Toro N Tecumseh (Toro ExclusiveSeries)TVEM -Tecumseh Vertical European ModelTVM- Tecumseh Vertical (Medium Frame)(Replaces V & VM)TVS- Tecumseh Vertical StyledTVT- Tecumseh Vertical TwinTVXL - Tecumseh Vertical (Extra Life)V- Vertical ShaftVH- Vertical Heavy Duty (Cast Iron)VLV- Vector Lightweight VerticalVLXL - Vector Lightweight Vertical (Extra Life)VM- Vertical Shaft (Medium Frame)

9 VSK- Vertical Snow KingVTX- Vertical Twin5 CODE1st Space - Valve OrientationT = Two CycleO = Overhead ValveL = L-Head2nd Space - Crank OrientationV = VerticalH = HorizontalM = Multi-position3rd, 4th and 5th Space - Displacement in cc6th Space - Emissions ClassE = 50 State/Global Emissions CompliantX = Not for sale in California, except exemptapplicationsS = Snow Emission Compliant7th Space - Engine SpecificsA = StandardP = Powered UpModel Conversion Chart4-CycleLEV90- LV148 EAOHH60- OH195 EALEV120- LV195 EAOHH65- OH195 EPHSSK50- LH195 SAOHSK70- OH195 SAHSSK55- LH195 SPOHSK75- OH195 SPVSK90- LV148 SAHMSK90- LH318 SAOHV135- OV358 EAHMSK110- LH358 SAOHV180- OV490 EAOHSK110- OH318 SATVT691- OV691 EAOHSK130- OH358 SAVTX691- OV691 EPOHM110- OH318EA2-CycleTC300- TM049 XAHSK870- TH139 SPHSK600- TH098 SAAV520- TV085 XAModel Numbering System for Tecumseh sFull Engine Line2004 Production and LaterService Number 34046RL86C OHM120 OH318SA (OHSK110), OH358SA (OHSK120-130) OVM120* OVXL120* OVXL/C120* OVXL125 Note:* OVXL models with specification nos.

10 202700, 203000 andup, use RN4C. OHM120 models with specification nos. 224000 and up,use RN4C. OHSK110, OHSK120-130 models with specification and up, use Plug Replacement4-CYCLE SPARK PLUGS ervice Number33636RJ17 LMH30-80HM70-100HS40-50 TVM195-220 TVXL195-220 VLV-allService Number35552RL82 CHH140-160OH120-160 ChampionAutolite35395-RJ-19LM45837598-RJ -19LM445835552-RL-82C409234046-RL-86C425 34645-RN-4C40337599-RN-4C440333636-RJ-17 LM24534277-RJ-8C304*NON CANADIAN APPLICATIONNOTE:THE SERVICE NUMBERS LISTED BELOWWILL GIVE CORRESPONDING CHAMPIONAND AUTOLITE :Not all spark plugs have the same heat range or an incorrect spark plug can cause severe enginedamage or poor performance. Tecumseh uses all threeof the reaches Number 34645RN4 COH318EA (OHM90-110) OHM120OH195EA (OHH60), OH195EP (OHH65)OHH/OHSK40-130OH195SA (OHSK70), OH195SP (OHSK75) OH318SA (OHSK110), OH358SA (OHSK120-130)OH180OV195 EAOV358EA (OHV110-135), OV490EA (OHV140-180)OV691EP (VTX691, TVT691)OVM120*OVXL120*OVXL/C120*OVXL125R J8CH22H25HH40-120 HHM80 HMXL70HT30HT35 HXL35 LAV25-50 TVM125-170V40-80VH40-100VM70-100 Service Number34277 Note:* OVXL models with specification nos.