Tecumseh LV156EA - Manual (Page 7)

181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5
B. Filling Oil Sump
I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1.
If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick,
see "II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions.
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 an oil fill cap/dipstick, see
"I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 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 above.
1. Be sure engine is upright and level.
2. Clean area around oil fill cap/plug. See Figure 9.
3. Unscrew oil fill cap/plug.
4. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling.
5. Screw oil fill cap/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/Plug" instructions on page 16.
Figure 7. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Figure 9. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Plug
1. Spark Plug Cap
2. Spark Plug Wire
3. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
4. Starter Cord Handle
5. Fuel Fill Cap
6. Air Cleaner
7. Primer Bulb
8. Carburetor
9. Muffler
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