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181-1272-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5
IV. Before Starting Your Engine
A. Checking Oil Level
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
• Check oil level before each use and every 5
operating hours when engine is warm. Check oil
level more frequently during engine break-in.
• Keep oil level between “FULL” and “ADD” marks on
dipstick or to point of overflow on engines without
dipstick. See Figure 6.
• Be sure oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely.
NOTES
DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil
carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause
malfunction or damage.
DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the “ADD” mark on
dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or
damage.
Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer
for TecumsehPower Oil.
B. Filling Oil Sump
1. Be sure engine is upright and level.
2. Unscrew oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe
dipstick clean. See Figure 7.
3. Screw oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten
securely.
4. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap dipstick 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 6.
5. Screw oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten
securely.
6. Wipe away any spilled oil.
NOTE
To change oil for engine, see "A. Checking and Changing
Oil" instructions on page 13.
Figure 6. Engine Oil Level
Figure 7. Engine Components
F ULL
ADD
OK
Fill Between
“FULL” and “ADD”
Marks
8
5
2
4
3
1
7
6
9
1. Spark Plug Cap
2. Spark Plug Wire
3. Control Lever (If Equipped)
4. Fuel Fill Cap
5. Starter Cord Handle
6. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick
7. Muffler Guard
8. Muffler
9. Optional Shroud