Tecumseh Products OHM110 Operator Manual - Page 15
Checking and Changing Oil
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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 "A. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter; more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Engine should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use. NOTES To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 5. To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap/plug, see "II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 5. 1. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. See Figure 29. 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. 3. Be sure the fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely. 4. Clean area around oil drain plug. See Figure 29. 5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, if present. 6. Remove oil drain plug, if present. See Figure 29. 7. Tip engine to position the oil flow, so it will drain from the lowest point on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 8. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center. 9. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 10. Fill with recommended oil. See "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and Table 1 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 11. Wipe away any spilled oil. 12. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. 13. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to start engine. See Figure 3 on page 2. Figure 29. Oil Drain Plug Locations Figure 30. Oil Fill Locations 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13