Is there any way to prevent this problem? I did try putting the mower
on blocks and working under it, but when it fell on my face I gave up
on that idea. I do know that the oil comes up that blowby pipe or
whatever thats called. Should I get a rubber cap for it, or will the
oil come up another way? THere has got to be a better way to do this.

Try tipping it in a different direction?