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5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain
plug. See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20. After-
ward, continue reading instructions below.
6. Tip engine to position the oil drain plug at the lowest
point on the engine (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions).
7. 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.
8. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
See Figure 48.
9. Remove oil fill cap/plug from oil fill hole.
• See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
• See "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on
page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions
below.
• See Table 1 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
10. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling
and fill with recommended oil.
NOTES
DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry-
over to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage.
Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer
for TecumsehPower Oil.
11. Wipe away any spilled oil.
12. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Tighten
securely. See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
13. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding
post, if provided.
14. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before
attempting to start engine.
C. Spark Plug
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours.
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if
electrodes are:
•Pitted
• Burned
• Fouled with Deposits
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
gap to—.030 in. (0.76 mm) if necessary. See Figure 51.
5. Install spark plug and tighten securely.
NOTE
A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact
your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a
genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug.
Figure 48. Oil Fill Cap/Plug and Oil Drain Plug
Figure 49. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
Figure 50. Typical Spark Plug Connection
Figure 51. Resistor Spark Plugs
1. Oil Fill Cap/Plug
2. Oil Drain Plug
2
1
1. .030 in. (0.76 mm) Gap
2. Electrodes
3. Porcelain
1
2
3
L-Head Plug
OHV Plug
1
2