Mtd Pro Chipper Shredder Dipstick

Replacement oil dipstick tube for lawn mowers, tillers, and small engines. Installs in engine block for checking oil level. Replace if cracked or broken.

This is an authentic OEM replacement part sourced directly from the manufacturer for use in various small engines. This oil fill tube assembly is part of the oil delivery system. This tube delivers the oil to the oil tank when it is added to the engine. If this tube cracks or deteriorates over time, the oil will not make it to the oil tank or the engine. This could lead to complete engine failure if the leak is not discovered. Oil on the driveway or lawn or smoke coming from under the engine when the lawnmower is running is a sure sign that the tube may need to be replaced.The oil fill tube assembly also houses the dipstick which is used to check the oil level in the mower. If the assembly is leaking, the reading won't be accurate and the lawnmower may be operated without adequate oil which can damage the engine. A screwdriver is needed to replace the oil fill tube. Do not replace this part until the engine has cooled. This oil fill tube assembly is made of black molded plastic and sold as an individual unit. It is designed for use in lawnmowers and other small engines manufactured by Toro, Tecumseh, and Briggs & Stratton.

Oil dipstick assembly for lawn and garden engines. Installs in the oil fill tube to measure current oil level. Replace if cracked, broken, or missing.