Tecumseh OHV140 Operator's Manual

17, Tecumseh OHV140 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 II. Oil Cylinder Bore When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from spark plug hole. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away fr…

18, Page 16 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 XI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to extend the life of your TecumsehPower engine. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your ne…

19, 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Check Oil Level 2. Clean Cooling Fins Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date__…

10, Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 B. Engines with Recoil Starters If you have an electric starter, see "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on page 6. Only one of the following two sections will apply to your engine. See Table …

14, Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Your air cleaner periodica…

5, 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 II. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehP…