B. Filling Oil Sump

I.Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick

If your engine has a dipstick go to step 1. If your engine does NOT have a dipstick, 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 dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. See Figures 7 and 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 6 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 a dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick" instructions on page 14.

II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)

If your engine does NOT have a dipstick go to step 1. If your engine has a dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap 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.

NOTE

To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)" instructions on page 16.

 

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Spark Plug Cap

 

 

 

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Spark Plug Wire

 

 

 

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Oil Fill Cap Dipstick

 

 

4.

Starter Cord Handle

 

 

5.

Fuel Fill Cap

 

 

 

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Air Cleaner

 

 

 

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Primer

 

 

 

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Carburetor

 

 

 

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Muffler

 

 

 

Figure 7. Engine With Oil Fill Dipstick

Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick

Figure 9. Engine With Oil Fill Plug

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Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled

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Tecumseh LV148EA, LV148XA Filling Oil Sump, Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick, II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug