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181-1032-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5
NOTE
Some engine models feature an oil fill plug with an attached
dipstick. See Figure 9.
3. Screw oil fill cap or oil fill plug back into oil filler tube.
Tighten securely.
4. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap or oil fill plug from oil
filler tube. Note oil level. If oil reading on dipstick is
below “ADD” mark, slowly add oil to reach “FULL” level.
See Figure 7 on page 4.
5. Screw oil fill cap or oil fill plug back into oil filler tube.
Tighten securely.
6. Wipe away any spilled oil.
II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)
If your engine has an oil fill plug go to step 1. If your engine
has an oil fill cap see "I. Oil Fill Cap or Oil Fill Plug with
Dipstick" instructions on page 4.
1. Be sure engine is upright and level.
2. Clean area around oil fill plug. See Figure 9.
3. Unscrew oil fill plug.
4. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling.
5. Screw oil fill plug back into oil fill hole. Tighten securely.
6. Wipe away any spilled oil.
C. Filling Fuel Tank
An adult should fuel this engine.
NEVER allow children to refuel this
engine. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and
can explode. Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a
spark or flame many feet away from engine. To prevent
injury or death from fuel fires, follow these instructions:
1. Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
2. Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated
area.
3. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap.
See Figure 8 on page 4.
4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel
slowly, being careful to avoid spilling. DO NOT overfill
fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to
expand without overflowing.
5. Replace anti-splash fuel fill cap securely and wipe up
spilled fuel before starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO
NOT start engine. Move machine away from area of
spillage. Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel
vapors are gone.
NOTES
Remove and discard white plastic fuel tank insert, if
provided. See Figure 10.
Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with a genuine
Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Failure to do
so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure 11.
WARNING
Figure 9. Other Possible Oil Fill Locations
Figure 10. Fuel Cap Insert Symbol
Figure 11. Possible Anti-Splash Fuel Fill Cap(s)
Figure 12. Fuel Valve Positions
1. Oil Fill Plug With Dipstick
2. Oil Fill Plug
2
2
1
Front View
Bottom View
Turn Valve Clockwise
To “Off” Position
Fuel Valve
“Open”
Position
Shown
Fuel
Tank