Before Starting Your Engine - MTD White Outdoor GT2550 Operator's Manual

IV. Before Starting Your Engine
A. Checking Oil Level
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
• Check oil level before each use and every 5
operating hours when engine is warm. Check oil
level more frequently during engine break-in.
• Keep oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on
dipstick. See Figure 1.
• Insure oil fill cap and dipstick is tightened
securely.
Do not overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry-over to
the air cleaner and equipment malfunction or damage.
Do not allow oil level to fall below the "ADD" mark on dipstick.
Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage.
Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for
Tecumseh Oil Part Numbers.
B. Filling Oil Sump
1. Be sure engine is upright and level.
2. Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick
clean. See Figure 2.
3. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten
securely.
4. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap 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 1.
5. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten
securely.
6. Wipe away any spilled oil.
C. Filling Fuel Tank
Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flam-
WARNING
mable and can explode. Fuel vapors can
spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away
from engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow
these instructions:
1. Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
2. Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated
area.
3. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap.
4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel
slowly, being careful to avoid spilling. DO NOT
overfill fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to
expand without overflowing.
5. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel
before starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start
engine. Move machine away from area of spillage.
Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
are gone.
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NOTES
FULL
OK
ADD
Figure 1. Engine Oil level
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1. Oil Drain Plug
2. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick
3. Air Intake Screen
4. Grounding Post
5. Spark Plug Cap
6. Spark Plug Wire
Figure 2. Engine With Oil Fill Dipstick
Fill between
"Full" and "ADD"
Marks
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