Tecumseh OH195 - User Manual

Operator’s Manual
OH195EA/OH195XA (OHH50-65)
OH195EP/OH195XP
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions..........................................ii
I. General Safety Precautions............................................................. 1
II. How to Get Service.......................................................................... 3
III. Oil and Fuel Specifications............................................................... 4
IV. Before Starting Your Engine............................................................. 4
V. Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ 6
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ............................... 9
VII. Maintenance .................................................................................. 10
VIII. Transporting Your Engine............................................................... 13
IX. Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... 14
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires..................................... 16
XI. Maintenance Intervals.................................................................... 16
California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20
Emission Control System Warranty ............................................... 21
XII. Warranty Information...................................................................... 22
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Summary

Operator Manual Introduction and Safety

Understanding Safety Symbols

General Safety Precautions

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risks

Details on hazards of CO gas, symptoms, and prevention measures.

Preventing Gasoline Fires

Essential safety guidelines for handling gasoline and preventing fires.

Safe Operation and Supervision Rules

Owner's responsibility for safe engine operation and supervision.

Rotating Parts Hazard Awareness

Information to protect against injury from engine's moving parts.

Engine Servicing and Specifications

Getting Technical Service and Engine ID

Engine Oil and Fuel Requirements

Specifications for recommended engine oil and fuel types.

Pre-Operation Checks

Essential checks to perform before starting the engine.

Starting Your Engine

Engine Controls and Starter Types

Engine Starting Procedures

General step-by-step instructions for starting the engine.

Electric Starter Engine Start Guide

Specific instructions for starting engines equipped with electric starters.

Recoil Starter Engine Start Guide

Engine Stopping and Storage

How to Stop the Engine

Short-Term Engine Storage

Engine Maintenance Procedures

Cleaning Engine Components

Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement

Air Cleaner Maintenance and Service

Servicing Paper Air Filters

Fire Safety and Maintenance Schedules

Recommended Maintenance Intervals

A schedule outlining routine maintenance tasks and their frequencies.

Tecumseh OH195 Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Gasoline
Ignition System	Solid State
Shaft Orientation	Horizontal
Starting System	Recoil start
Oil Capacity	0.6 liters
Carburetor	Float-type
Engine Type	4-stroke, air-cooled, overhead valve
Horsepower	5.5 HP