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I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. If your
engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill
Cap/Plug" instructions on page 16.
1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug. See Figures 30 and 31. See "G. Avoid
Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire
securely away from metal parts where arcing
could occur.
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the
grounding post, if provided.
2. Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely.
See Figure 32.
3. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor
side up. See Figure 33.
4. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill
cap/dipstick.
5. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
6. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to position the oil
flow, so it will drain from the lowest point on the engine
(see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
See Figure 33.
7. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container.
NOTE
Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
Figure 30. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
Figure 31. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection
Figure 32. Fuel Fill Cap
Figure 33. Draining Oil Sump
1. Grounding Post Connection
2. Spark Plug Connection
1
2
1. Oil Fill/Drain Tube (Cap/Dipstick)
2. Carburetor
1
2
Carburetor Side Up