General Information
The following information is being provided to assist you in locating and recording your engine model and specification numbers. This information will be needed to use this book or obtain parts from a local Tecumseh dealer.
Model Numbering System for Tecumseh’s
Full Engine Line
2004 Production and Later
LOCATING AND READING ENGINE MODEL AND SPECIFICATION
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE NEEDED TO LOCATE PARTS FOR YOUR ENGINE.
Model Specification (DOM)
ENGINE: TVM195 150288G 8150C
Typical Engine I.D. Label
ENGINE MODEL NUMBER LOCATED UNDER COVER
ENGINE MODEL NUMBER LOCATIONS
Reviewing The Engine ID Label
Effective with the 2004 Model Year, we have changes to the engine I.D. label on our products. The following pages will explain the information contained on the label dependent on the age of your product.
Specification Number
The numbers following the model number make up the specification number.
Using model LV195EA-361541B, as an example, interpretation is as follows:
LV195EA-361541B is the model and specification number.
Warranty Code
Is the specification number used for properly identifying the parts of the engine
Indicates a vertical shaft configuration
Indicates EPA/CARB compliant
Indicates a 195 cc displacement
Indicates a standard power configuration
Indicates an L-Head, side valve configuration
Date of Manufacture
The Date of Manufacture (D.O.M.) indicates the production date.
For this example, 03188BC0010 is the D.O.M. (Date of Manufacture).
Typical Engine I.D. Label Locations
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