Tecumseh Products OH195EP Operator Manual - Page 7

B. Filling Oil Sump I. Oil Fill Cap or Oil Fill Plug with Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill cap go to step 1. If your engine has an oil fill plug, see "II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)" instructions below. 1. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. See Figure 8 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 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. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 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 above. 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 WARNING 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. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. NOTES For recommended fuel, see Table 2 and "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions. 1 2 2 1. Oil Fill Plug With Dipstick 2. Oil Fill Plug Figure 9. Other Possible Oil Fill Locations Front View Bottom View Figure 10. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s) 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 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. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure 10. 6. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac- turer's instructions) is open. See Figure 13 on page 6. 181-1032-14 Page 5