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ASSEMBLY
Checking the engine oil level and filling with engine oil
As shown in Fig8 -10
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
recommend 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 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.
Fig. 8
Dipstick
1. Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean cloth.
2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.
3. 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
