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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
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Remove the dipstick, tilt the lawnmower towards the oil filler, have a container ready to catch the oil.
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Once the oil has been emptied replace the dipstick and wipe clean any spillages.
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Refill with 400ml SAE30 oil or equivalent i. e SAE5W/30, SAE10W/30.
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When the dipstick is rested on the filler pipe (i. e. not tightened ), the oil level must be between the Min and Max marks on the dipstick.
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Start the engine and allow it to run briefly.
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Stop the engine, wait one minute and check the oil level. top up if necessary.
CAUTION! 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 recommend that high detergent, premium
quality 4-stroke engine oil is 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 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.
NOTE! To Check the engine oil level ,stop engine and place the mower on a level surface.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Wipe away any spilt oil.
LOCATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LINK BAR
Locate the oil level dipstick, this will need to be removed to
drain oil from the engine. On the opposite side of the machine you will find the
height adjustment link bar. Tilt the mower on it's side using
the height adjustment link bar as a lifting point.
LOCATE AND REMOVE DIPSTICK
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WARNING! Never change the engine oil whilst the engine is running. This is not only dangerous it will damage the engine beyond repair.
CAUTION: Running the engine without sufficient levels of oil will damage the engine. Use High quality SAE30.
CAUTION: Always clean the mower deck and surrounding areas of any spillages of oil after the oil change proceedure.
NOTE: Always dispose of oil responsibly. Contact your local authority to find a service to help you get rid of hazardous waste.