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TRIMMER/MOWER
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline
YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS MACHINE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL.
TRACES OF OIL MAY BE IN THE RESERVOIR FROM FACTORY TESTING, BUT YOU MUST ADD OIL
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. FILL THE RESERVOIR SLOWLY, CHECKING THE DIPSTICK
FREQUENTLY TO AVOID OVERFILLING.
TO GET AN ACCURATE READING WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL:
THE MACHINE SHOULD BE ON A LEVEL SURFACE.
THE DIPSTICK SHOULD BE SCREWED DOWN ON BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES.
THE DIPSTICK SHOULD NOT BE SCREWED DOWN ON KAWASAKI ENGINES.
Tip: To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving the caps on the fuel and engine oil fills and only removing
one cap each time when you are ready to pour gasoline or oil into the correct fill.
NOTE: You will need approximately 15 to 22 ounces of SAE 30 high detergent oil depending on engine type. Use
only SAE 30 high detergent oil classified “For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher. Do not use special
additives. Other types of oil could cause problems operating your machine. Please refer to your Engine
Owner’s Manual for detailed information on oil quantity, and cold temperature oil specifications.
1. Place the machine on a level surface and initially add 1/2 of the SAE 30 high detergent oil recommended
by the engine manufacturer and wait one minute for the oil to settle (Figure 2 on page 13).
2. Check the dipstick and continue adding a few ounces of oil at a time, rechecking the dipstick until the oil
reaches the fill mark. Be careful not to overfill (Figure 2 on page 13).
FILL GAS TANK OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES, PILOT
LIGHTS, HEAT, AND OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
NOTE: Discard the blue protective-shipping cap provided by some engine manufacturers. You will find this
protective-shipping cap under the Gas Fill screw cap or in the tank Filler Tube. See your Engine
Owner’s Manual for more fuel and oil information.
3. Fill the gas tank with fresh, unleaded gas (with a minimum of 85 Octane), to approximately 1/4"
below the top of the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill and reinstall the
cap before starting the engine. See your Engine Owner’s Manual for more information.
4. Open the fuel shut-off valve (on top of the Kawasaki gas tank only).
NOTE: To refill the gas tank, turn the engine OFF, and let the engine cool at least two (2) minutes before
removing the gas fill cap.
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