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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
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.
CAUTION!
Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days. Never mix oil with petrol.
CAUTION!
Do not fill into the base of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
CAUTION!
WARNING! Petrol is highly flammable and extreme precaution must be taken when handling or working with it. Keep out of reach of
children.
WARNING!
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flame or sparks in the area where the engine is refuelled
or where petrol is stored. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or inhalation of vapour
PRE-OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION
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 tighten.
Remove dipstick and check the oil Level. the oil level must be between the Min
and Max marks on the dipstick.
The engine will not start without sufficient oil. If near the lower level, fill to upper
lever with the recommended oil (SAE30 or equivalent).
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CHECK FUEL
Remove the cap. Remove the warning tag, check the
fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Pour fuel
carefully to avoid overfilling or spilling fuel.
There should be no fuel in the filler neck. Tighten the
filler cap finger tight.
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CHECK OIL
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CHECK OIL
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B
NOTE:
Please be Aware there maybe trace elements of oil on the dipstick from factory testing and calibration.
NOTE:
Clean around filler caps before removing. Clean any overflow or splashes of petrol/oil before starting.
NOTE:
To start the engine, make sure that the HT lead is located on the spark plug and the machine is filled with sufficient oil and petrol.
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