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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.TecumsehPower.com or call
TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for
additional information.
A. Engine Identification Decal
A sample engine identification decal is located in the next
column and indicates the engine’s model number,
specification and date of manufacture (DOM). See Figure 4.
NOTES
Please look at the decal on your engine.
Fill in the engine information in the spaces provided for
future reference.
The engine identification decal also includes engine life
specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of
your engine. This period relates to the emission compliance
life as certified by EPA and/or CARB.
• OV models are designated as “C” 125 hours,
“B” 250 hours and “A” 1,000 hours.
B. Technician’s Handbook
If you have a general understanding of internal combustion
engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or
engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician’s
Handbook is available from your Authorized
TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure 5. This
handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered
within this Operator’s Manual, and it is intended for
individuals who have had adequate training, experience
and who practice proper tool usage. Service procedures
should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing
TecumsehPower engines.
• Order as part #695244A or #740043 for OV models.
TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is
responsible only for the engine used on this power
equipment. If repair or service is needed for anything other
than the engine, contact the service source recommended
by the equipment manufacturer.
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Figure 4. Engine Identification Decal
Figure 5. Technician’s Handbook
TECUMSEHPOWER COMPANY
THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA
PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI
SORE ENGINES
LV195EA
361540D
4TPXS.1951BB 195
04015AA0001
EM
2083
ENGINE
MODEL:
SPEC:
DOM: