Garland SIOUX 855 ZESG Instruction Manual page 45

Separate yourself at least 3 meters from the refueling
area before starting the machine.
Add fuel before starting the machine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank while the engine is running or
when the machine is hot.
Do not use fuels such as ethanol or methanol. These
fuels will damage the engine of the machine.
6.2.6. ENGINE OIL
For transportation reasons, your machine's engine
comes from the factory without any oil in it. Before
starting the engine for the first time you must put oil
the engine.
This engine uses quality oil for
4-stroke, 10w-40 viscosity.
The capacity of the engine's crankcase is 0,6l.
Filling the oil sump:
- Place the machine on a flat, horizontal and
uncluttered surface.
- Unscrew the oil filler cap.
- Insert the filled 0,6l of oil tube.
- Wait 1 minute for the oil to completely go down to
the crankcase.
- Clean the dipstick from the oil with a cloth.
- Insert the rod and screw on the oil cap.
- Unscrew the plug again and check the mark left
by oil on the dipstick. The mark left by the oil must
be between the minimum and maximum marks.
- If the mark is below the minimum, add a little more
oil and recheck.
- If the mark is above the maximum, you will have
to remove oil from the crankcase. To do this, tilt the
machine and let out a little oil (put a container
at the end of the tube to prevent oil spilling on the
machine or the ground).
6.3. START-UP
6.3.1. CHECKPOINTS BEFORE COMMISSIONING
Do not use machine is if it is damaged or incorrectly
regulated.
Use this machine for the purpose for which it was
designed. Any other use may be dangerous for the
user, for the machine and for persons, animals and
things that may be around.
Check:
- The machine completely and look for loose and
damaged parts (screws, nuts, etc.).
- That there are no fuel leaks.
- The crankcase oil level.
- The air filter is clean. Clean the filter if necessary.
Tighten, repair or replace everything you need before
using the machine.
Do not use any accessory on this machine outside of
those recommended by Garland since its use could
result in serious injury to the user, machine, and the
people, animals and things close to the machine.
Before starting the lawnmower, make sure that the
moving parts of the machine are not in contact with
any object.
6.3.2. STARTING THE ENGINE
Start the engine carefully, in accordance with the
instructions, and feet away from the blade.
Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine
unless the machine has to be tilted for starting. In this
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