2
Filling the Engine with Oil
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important:
Your mower does not come with oil
in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the
engine with oil.
Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
detergent oil with an API service classification of SF,
SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
1. Move the mower to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 4).
Figure 4
1.
The oil level is at its
maximum.
3.
The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.
2.
The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
3.
Slowly
pour oil into the oil fill hole, wait a few
minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick by
wiping the dipstick clean and then inserting,
but not
screwing in,
the oil fill cap into the hole (Figure 4).
Note:
Fill the engine crankcase with oil until the
dipstick indicates that the engine oil level is correct
as shown in Figure 4. If you overfill the engine with
oil, remove the excess oil as directed in Changing
the Engine Oil.
4. Install the dipstick and hand tighten it securely.
Important:
Change the engine oil after the first
5 operating hours
; change it yearly thereafter.
Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
Product Overview
Figure 5
1.
Spark plug
6.
Grass bag
2.
Oil fill/Dipstick (not shown)
7.
Fuel tank cap
3.
Recoil start handle
8.
Cutting height levers (4)
4.
Blade control bar
9.
Air filter
5.
Self-propel drive bar
10.
Primer
Figure 6
1.
Rear discharge deflector
(optional)
Specifications
Model
Weight
Length
Width
Height
20314
75 lb
(34 kg)
57 in
(144 cm)
21 in
(54 cm)
39 in
(145 cm)
5
