Tecumseh OV195EA IV. Before Starting Your Engine, A. Checking Oil Level, B. Filling Oil Sump

IV. Before Starting Your Engine

A. Checking Oil Level

To avoid engine damage, it is important to:

•Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in.

•Keep oil level between “FULL” and “ADD” marks on dipstick or to point of overflow on engines without dipstick. See Figure 6.

•Be sure oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely.

NOTES

DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage.

DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the “ADD” mark on dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage.

Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil.

B. Filling Oil Sump

1.Be sure engine is upright and level.

2.Unscrew oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. See Figure 7.

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.

5.Screw oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely.

6.Wipe away any spilled oil.

NOTE

To change oil for engine, see "A. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 13.

Fill Between

F ULL “FULL” and “ADD”

Marks

OK

ADD

Figure 6. Engine Oil Level

5		4
6		9
7
8		3
	1	2
1.	Spark Plug Cap
2.	Spark Plug Wire
3.	Control Lever (If Equipped)
4.	Fuel Fill Cap
5.	Starter Cord Handle
6.	Oil Fill Cap Dipstick
7.	Muffler Guard
8.	Muffler
9.	Optional Shroud

Figure 7. Engine Components

181-1272-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5