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Figure 14. Oil Drain Plug Location
Figure 15. Oil Filler Locations
VI. Stopping Your Engine and
Short-Term Storage
Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
Never store the engine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside a building with potential
sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.
VII. Maintenance
To prevent accidental starting when
working on equipment, always discon-
nect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.
The muffler and other engine parts
become extremely hot during operation
and remain hot after the engine has stopped. To avoid
severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.
A. Checking and Changing Oil
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
• Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating
hours when engine is warm. See “Checking Oil Level”
instructions.
• Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25
operating hours thereafter; more often if operated in
extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Engine should
still be warm but not hot from recent use.
1.
Be sure you find the correct drain plug location if
present. (See equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
See Figure 14.
2.
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
3.
Make sure the gas cap is on and is tightened securely.
4.
Clean area around oil drain plug.
5.
Place approved recyclable oil container
under oil drain plug, tipping engine to
position the oil drain plug at the lowest
point on the engine. (See equipment
manufacturer’s instructions).
NOTE
Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
6.
Remove oil drain plug and drain oil.
7.
Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
8.
Fill with recommended oil. See Page 2. See Figure 22.
9.
Wipe away any spilled oil.
10. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
NOTE
The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed every 100
operating hours or at least once a year. The filter should be
changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely
dust or dirty conditions.
Changing the oil filter requires that additional oil be added to
fill the filter.
Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for
Tecumseh Oil Filter Part Numbers.
