Tecumseh Lawn Mower Identification
Model Number Location
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