Tecumseh Products LV148SA Operator Manual - Page 11
VII. Maintenance
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VII. Maintenance ! WARNING An adult should perform maintenance on this engine. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. ! WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. See Figures 19 and 20. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with an electric starter. • Turn off all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided. A. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours. See "A. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 4. • 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). 2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug by attaching it securely to grounding post. See Figure 20. 3. Ensure the gas cap is on and is tightened securely. 4. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up. See Figure 21. 5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil cap/ dipstick. 6. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center. 7. Drain oil into an approved container. 8. Clean area around oil fill tube and fill cap. 9. Place engine back onto a level upright position with the wheels touching the ground. 10. Fill with recommended oil. See Table 1. on page 3. 11. Wipe away any spilled oil. Figure 19. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 3 1. Grounding Post 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. Spark Plug Figure 20. Spark Plug Connection Carb Side Up 1 2 1. Oil Drain/Fill Opening 2. Drain Pan Figure 21. Draining Oil Sump 12. Carefully remove spark plug wire from grounding post and connect to spark plug. See Figure 19. 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9
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