Before Operating
Filling the Engine with Oil
Your mower does not come with oil in the engine.
Engine holds 0.6L (20oz) of oil. Use the correct oil type
according to the Briggs & Stratton engine operation
manual.
Note:
Use of non specified oils in engine could cause
engine damage or reduce service life.
Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is
clean.
1. Remove the dipstick. Remove engine oil cap.
2.
Slowly
pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil
level to the
Full
mark on the dipstick.
Do not
overfill.
Note:
Allow oil to settle down into the engine for
accurate reading. To read proper level, tighten engine
oil cap, then remove it to read the dipstick.
3. Install the dipstick securely. Check oil level before
each use.
Important: Change the engine oil after the first
5-10 operating hours. Refer to Briggs and
Stratton engine manual for correct procedure.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular petrol from
a major name-brand service station.
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded petrol with a
minimum 87 octane. Do not mix oil with petrol.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
Important:
Experience indicates that alcohol based
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic fuel can
damage the engine’s fuel system. This type of fuel
should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Drain the fuel tank, start engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See storage instruction for additional
information. Never use engine or carburettor cleaning
products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
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Danger
Warning
Petrol is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from petrol can burn you and others.
• To prevent a static charge from igniting the petrol, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground
before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills.
• Do not handle petrol when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.
• Store petrol in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of children.
• Do not secure the safety stop lever in the engaged position in any way. This is a necessary safety feature and
should not be disabled.
Please ensure you read the entire operator’s manual before operating your Pope mower.
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