Tecumseh OH195EP, OH195EA Filling Fuel Tank, II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug

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.

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 on page 4.

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.

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 anti-splash 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.

NOTES

Remove and discard white plastic fuel tank insert, if provided. See Figure 10.

Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure 11.

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1.Oil Fill Plug With Dipstick

2.Oil Fill Plug

Figure 9. Other Possible Oil Fill Locations

Figure 10. Fuel Cap Insert Symbol

Front View

Bottom View

Figure 11. Possible Anti-Splash Fuel Fill Cap(s)

	Fuel
	Tank
Fuel Valve
“Open”
Position	Turn Valve Clockwise
Shown	To “Off” Position

Figure 12. Fuel Valve Positions

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