See Figure 7. • Be sure oil fill cap/dipstick or oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carryover to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage. DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the “ADD” mark on oil fill cap/dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. Some engines are equipped with a oil fill cap/dipstick or oil fill cap/plug (see equipm

Fuel Valve Positions Page 6 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14 181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 7 Figure 14. 4-Cycle Snow Engine Components 2 3 7 12 6 8 13 9 10 4 5 2 4 3 7 12 6 8 13 10 1 5 1 3 4 7 12 6 8 13 9 10 2 5 1 9 11 11 OH318SA/OH358SA 1 3 4 8 12 6 7 13 9 10 2 5 OH195SA/OH195SP LH195SA/LH195SP LH318SA/LH358SA E. Filling Fuel Tank !WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to refuel this engine. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and can explode

a. Determine if your house wiring has a Ground Fault Interrupted (G.F.I.) Three-Wire Grounded System; if you are not sure ask a Licensed Electrician. b. If your house wiring does not have a G.F.I. Three- Wire Grounded System, DO NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION. c. If your house wiring is grounded and a G.F.I. Three- Prong Wall Receptacle is not available at the location where your starter will be used, one must be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC ST

Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter. Engine should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use. NOTES To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 5. To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap/plug, see "II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 5. Figure 35. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 36. Typical Spark Plug Connection Figu

DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Figure 29. Recoil Starter Cord Handle Page 14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14 VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions. !WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key, if provided. !WARNING NEVER store the engine w

15. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 12, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. 181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 11 Page 12 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14 Figure 24. Choke Control Positions STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP LH195SA/LH195SP OH195SA/OH195SP OH318SA/OH358SA LH318SA/LH358SA 1. “NO CHOKE” Position 2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position 3.

• Turn all engine switches to “OFF” position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. H. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Use of this engine on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can result in serious injury or death. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to for additional information. F

• NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through openings such as windows and doors. B. Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these instructions: • NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, cl

BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. DO I NOT SMOKE.__ Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel. NOTE: If “Gasohol” has been used, complete above instructions and then put 1/2 pint of unleaded gasoline into fuel tank and repeat above instructions. NOTE: Tecumseh "SMART START"™ gasoline preservative and stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always

CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN. A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL. B. Clean area around oil fill plug (see Figure 1). C. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick. D. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely. Remove dipstick. If oil is not up to “FULL” mark on dipstick, add recommended oil. POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. IMPORTANT: DO NOT FILL ABOVE “FULL” MARK ON DIPSTICK. E. Install oil fill plug and dipstick, t