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Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
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B. Filling Oil Sump
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 below.
1.
Be sure engine is upright and level.
2.
Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe
dipstick clean. See Figure 8.
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 7 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
5.
Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube.
Tighten securely.
6.
Wipe away any spilled oil.
NOTE
To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see
"A. Checking and Changing Oil” instructions on page 13.
II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug
If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, go to
step 1. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see
"I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above.
1.
Be sure engine is upright and level.
2.
Clean area around oil fill cap/plug. See Figure 9.
3.
Unscrew oil fill cap/plug.
4.
Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling.
5.
Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole.
Tighten securely.
6.
Wipe away any spilled oil.
NOTE
To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap/plug, see
“A. Checking and Changing Oil” instructions on page 13.
Figure 8. Engine Components
Figure 9. Oil Fill Locations
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2
3
5
4
7
8
1. Carburetor
2. Air Cleaner
3. Muffler
4. Muffler Guard
5. Oil Fill Cap
6. Spark Plug Cap
7. Fuel Fill Cap
8. Starter Cord Handle
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