Checking the engine oil level
And filling with engine oil
As shown in Fig 10-11
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
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
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. gSAE 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.
1. Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe
oil from it with a clean cloth.
2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not turn it in.
3. Then 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 (($AE30 or equivalent).
Do not overfill. Wipe away any spilt oil.)
4. Align the ribs of the cap with the groove of the filler neck. then rotate 1/4 turn to secure
it.
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