5
Check the Oil Level
1. Unscrew and remove the
filler cap/dipstick and wipe
it clean.
2. Insert and remove the
dipstick
without screwing
it into the filler neck
.
Check the oil level shown
on the dipstick.
3. If the oil level is low, add oil
to reach the upper limit
mark on the dipstick.
Do not overfill. If the
engine is overfilled, the
excess oil may get
transferred to the air
cleaner housing and air
filter. An indication of
overfilling is white or blue
smoke coming from the
muffler when the engine
is running.
Use 10W-30 API Service
category SJ or later oil for normal conditions. For additional oil
recommendations, see
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
4. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
Add Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system.
Engine damage or performance problems that result form using a fuel
with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above
are not covered under warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to “AVOIDING
FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS” on
for information regarding
fuel deterioration.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Add fuel to the bottom of the red fuel level gauge in the neck of the
fuel tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
3. Tighten the fuel tank cap until it clicks.
Move the mower at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered by
the
DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (
LOWER
LIMIT
UPPER
LIMIT
FILLER CAP
/DIPSTICK
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can
be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop the engine and allow to cool.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away when refueling.
• Refuel only outdoors
• Wipe up spills immediately
MAXIMUM
FUEL LEVEL
RED FUEL
LEVEL
GAUGE
