2. Filling the Engine with Oil
Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, but it
does come with a bottle of oil.
1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 5).
Figure 5
2.
Slowly
pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level
reaches the
Full
line on the dipstick (Figure 5).
Do not
overfill.
(Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or higher.)
3. Install the dipstick securely.
Important:
Change the engine oil after the first 2
operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer
to Changing the Engine Oil.
3. Installing the Fuse
Models 20074 and 20074A only
Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects the
electric starter.
Important:
You cannot start the mower with the
electric starter or charge the battery unless you install
the fuse.
1. Unclip both ends of the battery cover and remove it
Figure 6
2. Insert the fuse into the fuse holder (Figure 7).
Figure 7
Note:
Your mower comes with a fuse in the owner’s
packet and another fuse in the battery box.
3. Install the battery cover.
4. Charging the Battery
Models 20074 and 20074A only
Refer to Charging the Battery in the Maintenance section.
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