Tecumseh LH358EA/LH358XA User Manual

Operator’s ManualLH318XALH358EA/LH358XAFour-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-CooledTable of ContentsImportant Notice! Safety Defini

Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14V. Starting Your EngineAn adult should start the engine. Only allow c

181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 96. When engine starts:a. Release starter button or ignition switch ke

Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14B. Engines with Recoil Starters1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning

181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back towar

Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term StorageStop engine according

181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13B. Removing Debris from EngineBefore each use, remove grass clipping

Page 14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14III. Filter Removal/Installation1. Remove wing nut. See Figure 33 or

181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15VIII. Transporting Your EngineNEVER transport this engine inside ano

Page 16 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14II. Fuel SystemTo avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the

181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17IV. Oil Cylinder BoreWhen lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray

Page ii Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14IMPORTANT NOTICE!Safety DefinitionsStatements in this manual precede

Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14XI. Maintenance IntervalsMaintenance is one of the most important th

181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 19Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance1. Replace Paper

Page 20 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTThe U.

181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYEmission Control System Warranty

Tecumseh Power Company • Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499 • USA Telephone: 1-800-558-5402Visit us at: www.TecumsehPower.com181-630-14(English) 12/01/06W

181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1I. General Safety Precautions!WARNINGA. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoni

Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14E. Do Not Modify EngineTo avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modif

181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3II. How to Get ServiceFor engine adjustments, repairs or warranty ser

Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14B. FuelUse unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automot

181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5B. Filling Oil Sump1. Be sure engine is upright and level.2. Unscrew

Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14E. Low Oil Shutdown LightSome engines are equipped with an optional l

181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7H. Climate Guard Air® Cleaner Some engines are equipped with an optio