Before Starting Engine; Add Oil - Husqvarna 7021R Owner's Manual

OPEN MULCHER DOOR
INSTALL
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
MOWER IS NOW READY FOR
DISCHARGING OPERATION
FIG. 6
OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL (See Fig. 11)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type
and grade of oil to use, see "EN GINE" in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil fi ll cap / dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
3. Engine holds 18.5 ounces of oil. Pour oil slowly. Do
not overfi ll. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Use
gauge on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert
dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fi ll cap on the
tube. DO NOT thread the cap into the tube when tak-
ing reading.
4. Insert and tighten oil fi ll cap / dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill
to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each
season. You may need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO CHANGE EN-
GINE OIL" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
OIL FILL CAP/
DIPSTICK
UPPER
MARK
8
CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muf-
fl er on startup.
LOWER
MARK
FIG. 11
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP