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181-1216-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5
B. Filling Oil Sump
I. Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick
If your engine has a dipstick go to step 1. If your engine
does NOT have a dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap Without
Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)" instructions below.
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 a dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap
With Dipstick" instructions on page 14.
II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)
If your engine does NOT have a dipstick go to step 1. If
your engine has a dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap With
Dipstick" instructions above.
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.
NOTE
To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill
Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)" instructions on page 16.
Figure 7. Engine With Oil Fill Dipstick
Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick
Figure 9. Engine With Oil Fill 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
8. Carburetor
9. Muffler
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