Tecumseh LV156EA - Manual (Page 18)

Page 16 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14
II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug
If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick go to
step 1. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see
"I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 14.
1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug. See Figures 38 and 39. 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.
2. Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely.
See Figure 40.
3. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 41.
4. Clean area around oil drain plug.
5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain
plug, tipping engine to position the oil drain plug at the
lowest point on the engine (see equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions).
6. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved
recyclable oil container.
NOTE
Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
7. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Figure 38. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
Figure 39. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection
Figure 40. Fuel Fill Cap
Figure 41. Oil Drain Plug Locations
1. Grounding Post Connection
2. Spark Plug Connection
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