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15
Min
Max
PREPARING TO OPERATE THE
LAWNMOWER
STEP 1 - FILLING WITH ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT
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.
Always use high-quality detergent oil classified SAE 30 oil (or
equivalent, e.g. 5W 30, often termed as 4 Stroke lawn mower oil).
Only use additives recommended by the engine manufacturer.
To prolong the life of your engine, it is important that the oil is
changed after the first 5 hours of use. Using non-detergent oil
can shorten the engine’s service life, and using 2-stroke oil will
damage the engine.
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.
Running the engine with a low oil level will cause irreparable
engine damage.
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the
mower on a level surface.
Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean
cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck but do not screw it in.
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 the upper level with the
recommended oil (SAE 30 or equivalent). Do not overfill. Wipe
away any spilt oil.
STEP 2 - FILLING WITH ENGINE FUEL
WARNING!
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the en-
gine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in
the area where the engine is refueled or where petrol is
stored. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or
inhalation of vapour.
CAUTION!
Petrol is highly flammable and extreme pre
-
caution must be taken when handling or working with it.
Keep out of reach of children.
1.
Clean the area around the petrol filler cap before removing
the cap. Remove the warning tag and check the fuel level.
2.
Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Always use clean, fresh
unleaded petrol. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days. Never mix oil with petrol.
3.
Refuel carefully to avoid overfilling or spilling fuel to allow for
expansion. There should be no fuel in the filler neck.
4.
Clean up any overflow or splashes of petrol before starting
the engine.
5.
Tighten the filler cap after filling, finger tight only.
NOTE!
The Sovereign 40cm Hand Push Lawnmower has a
maximum fuel capacity of 900ml.
