![Ducar DM40P Manual Download Page 53](http://html1.mh-extra.com/html/ducar/dm40p/dm40p_manual_2537495053.webp)
Original Instructions
Checking the engine oil level
And filling with engine oil
As shown in Fig 8-9
CAUTION
The following procedures and
adjustments must be performed before the
engine is started.
Do not attempt to make any of these
adjustments while the engine is running.
CAUTION
To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or
petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before
starting the engine.
NOTE
Running the engine with a low oil level
will cause engine damage. It is recommended 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.
CAUTION
Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE30oil (or
equivalente. gSAE 10W/30, often termed as 4 Stroke I awn mower oil).
Never useadditives with recommended oil.
To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed afterthefirst 5
hours of use.
NOTE
:To Check the engine oil level .stop engine and place the mower on a level
surface.
7. Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe
oil from it with a clean cloth.
8. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not turn it in.
9. 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 lever with the
recommended oil((SAE30 or equivalent).
Do not overfill. Wipe away any spill oil.)
10. Align the ribs of the cap with the groove of the filler neck. then rotate 1 /4 turn to secure
it.
11
Fig 8
Engine oil filler neck
Fig 9