Tecumseh SNOW KING LH195SA User Manual Page 1

4-Cycle Snow King Engine Operator’s ManualHorizontal Crankshaft • Air-CooledLH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA OH195SA/OH195SP OH318SA/OH358SARegister Yo

Page 8 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14E. Filling Fuel TankAn adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to refuel this engine. Gasolin

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 9V. Starting Your EngineAn adult should start the engine. Only allow children to start engine if an adult

Page 10 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14A. Engines with Electric StartersIf you have a recoil starter see "B. Engines with Recoil Starters&

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 115. Move engine speed control to “FAST” position. See Figures 21 and 22.6. Set choke control to “FULL CHO

Page 12 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14Figure 24. Choke Control PositionsSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPSTOPLH195SA/LH

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 13B. Engines with Recoil StartersIf you have an electric starter see "A. Engines with Electric Starte

Page 14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. To

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 15VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term StorageStop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s instruc

Page 16 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14B. After Engine is StoppedTo prevent possible freeze-up of engine controls, follow instructions with eng

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 17VII. MaintenanceAn adult should perform maintenance on this engine. Only allow children to perform maint

Page ii 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14IMPORTANT NOTICE!Safety DefinitionsStatements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphic

Page 18 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14I. Oil Fill Cap/DipstickIf your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. If your engine does NO

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 195. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, if present. See Figure 41 on page 18. A

Page 20 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14II. Oil Fill Cap/PlugIf your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, go to step 1. If your engine

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 215. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug. See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page

Page 22 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14D. AdjustmentsDO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions.

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 23Figure 52. Snow and Debris Removal Locations41541532LH195SA/LH195SP412OH195SA/OH195SPOH318SA/OH358SALH31

Page 24 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14IX. Storing Your EngineA. Short-Term/Seasonal StorageI. Clean EngineBefore servicing the engine remove t

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 25II. Oil Cylinder BoreWhen lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from spark plug hole. To prevent ser

Page 26 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass FiresLocal, state and federal laws may require use of a spark arre

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 27Before Each Use Scheduled MaintenanceEvery 5 Hours or Before Each Use1. Check Oil Level2. Clean Coolin

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 1I. General Safety Precautions!WARNINGA. Avoid Carbon Monoxide PoisoningAll engine exhaust contains carbon

Page 28 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14IMPORTANT!The emission Regulations may be different for your country. The emissions Control Warranty Sta

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 29IMPORTANT!The emission Regulations may be different for your country. The emissions Control Warranty Sta

XII. Warranty InformationTecumseh Power Company • Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499 • USA Telephone: 1-800-558-5402Visit us at: www.TecumsehPower.com181-1

Page 2 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14E. DO NOT Modify EngineTo avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in any way. Tampering with

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 3II. How to Get ServiceFor engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOTcovered in this manual, cons

Page 4 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14III. Oil and Fuel SpecificationsA. OilTo operate engine you need to use a clean, high quality, detergent

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 5B. Filling Oil SumpI. Oil Fill Cap/DipstickIf your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. If y

Page 6 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14C. Check the Following Items NOTEBe sure equipment is in neutral before attempting to start (see equipmen

181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 7Figure 14. 4-Cycle Snow Engine Components2371286139104524371286131015134712861391025191111OH318SA/OH358SA