Finding your model number is the first step to successfully identifying your Tecumseh engine, Below is a list of possible locations aswell as some images.
Stamped Onto The Flywheel Blower Housing (Pictured Left), Can be above Spark Plug, At the Rear Or Above the Muffler
Sticker On Underside Of Plastic Cowlings
A Printed Sticker with Bar-code Usually On The Flywheel Blower Housing
The model number is split into 3 differenct parts explained below
Model-This is used to determine the most important features of the engine such as displacement & mechanical features.
Spec-This number is used to properly identify the parts of the engine
D.O.M-Date Of Manufacture is used to determine the assembly date
Date Of Manufacture
The D.O.M can be decoded as follows
Pre 2004 models such as "8150C"
8 - Last Digit Of Year (1978, 1988, 1998 Decade must be guessed or assumed)
150 - Day Of The Year
C - Assembly Line & Shift
Post 2004 models such as "03188BC0010"
03 - Year (2003 Onwards)
188 - Day Of The Year
B - MFG Facility
C - Assembly Line & Shift
0010 - Individual Serial (10th Unit Built)
PRE 2004 Model Number Interpretation Guide & HP Ratings
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