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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 on page 16.

1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away

from spark plug. See Figure 30. See "G. Avoid Acciden-

tal 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. See Figure 31.

2. Be sure gas cap is on and tightened securely.

See Figure 32.

3. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor

side up. See Figure 33.

4. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill

cap dipstick.

5. Remove oil fill cap dipstick.

6. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to position the oil

flow, so it will drain from the lowest point on the engine

(see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).

See Figure 33.

7. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container.

NOTE

Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.

Figure 30. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug

Figure 31. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection

Figure 32. Gas Cap

Figure 33. Draining Oil Sump

1. Grounding Post Connection

2. Spark Plug Connection

1. Oil Fill/Drain Tube (Cap/Dipstick)

2. Carburetor

Carburetor Side Up

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