Filling Engine Oil
As shown in Fig 10 - 13
The following procedures and
CAUTION!
adjustments must be performed before
the engine is started. Do not attempt to make any of these
adjustments while the engine is running.
To prevent engine damage the
CAUTION!
engine is shipped without oil or fuel.
The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and
fuel before starting the engine.
Running the engine with a low oil level
NOTE!
will cause engine damage. It is
recommend that high detergent, premium quality 4-stroke
engine oil used. Using non-detergent oil can shorten the
engine's service life and using 2-stroke oil will damage the
engine.
Always use high quality detergent
CAUTION!
oil classified SAE30 oil (or equivalent e.
g SAE 10W/30, often termed as 4 Stroke lawn mower oil).
Never use additives with recommended oil. To prolong the life
of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after the
first 5 hours of use.
To Check the engine oil level ,stop engine
NOTE!
and place the mower on a level surface.
1. Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean cloth.
2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but don't turn it.
3. Then remove the dipstick and check the oil level. The oil level must be between the Min. and Max. marks on the
dipstick. If near the lower level, fill to upper level with the recommended oil (SAE30 or equivalent). Do not overfill.
Wipe away any spilt oil.
4. Align the ribs of the cap with the groove of the filler neck, then rotate 1/4 turn to secure it.
ASSEMBLY
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Fig 10
Engine oil filler neck
Fig 11
Fig 12