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ASSEMBLY
CHECKING AND FILLING ENGINE OIL
As shown in Figs. 10 to 11
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 gas.
The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and gas 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, such as
SAE 5W-30, often called 4-stroke lawn mower oil).
Never use additives with recommended oil.
This engine is "Check and add" and never needs the oil to be replaced.
NOTE:
To check the engine oil level, stop engine and place the mower on a level surface.
1. Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean cloth (see Fig. 10).
Engine oil filler neck
Fig. 10
2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not twist it closed.
3. 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 recommended oil (SAE30 or equivalent). Do not
overfill. Wipe away any spilled oil (see Fig. 11).
Fig. 11
4. Attach oil filler dipstick and tighten by hand.
FILLING WITH ENGINE FUEL
As shown in Fig. 12
CAUTION!
Always use clean, fresh unleaded gas. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
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within 30 days. Never mix oil with gas.
CAUTION!
Do not fill into the base of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
CAUTION!
WARNING! Gas is highly flammable and extreme caution must be taken when handling
or working with it. Keep out of reach of children.
CAUTION!
To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or gas. The engine must be
filled with the correct grade of oil and gas before starting the engine.
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 refueled or where gas is stored. Avoid repeated or
prolonged contact with skin or inhalation of vapour.
WARNING!
Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable.
Do not use unapproved gasoline, such as E15 and E85.
1. Clean the area around the gas filler cap before removing the cap. Remove the warning tag, and check
the fuel level (see Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
2. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low.
3. Refuel carefully to avoid overfilling or spilling fuel.
There should be no fuel in the filler neck.
4. Clean up any overflow or splashes of gas before starting the engine.
5. Tighten the filler cap after filling: finger tight only.
ASSEMBLY
