3.12 Filling the mower's engine with oil (with B&S Engine please refer to B
&S engine manual)
For transport reasons, your new mower's engine does not contain oil when
despatched from the factory. Before use, ensure that the mower contains oil.
WARNING: Never run the engine without oil even for a short period.
• Always use a high quality oil of API SF
standards and SAE30 or 15W40
viscosity.
•
When filling the engine with oil,
position the mower on a firm level
surface. Unscrew the oil filler cap
and remove the dipstick. (Fig.12)
• Slowly pour in the oil. The correct
capacity of the engine's oil sump is
650 ml (600ml for B&S engine).
Insert the dipstick up to the filler
neck but do not screw it in. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level
by holding the dipstick horizontally. The oil level must reach the
maximum mark on the dipstick. (Fig.13)
• If too much oil has been added to the engine, the excess can be drained
out by tipping the mower onto its side with the air filter and
carburettor uppermost.
NOTE: THE OIL FILLER CAP MUST BE SCREWED IN FULLY BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE. NEVER REMOVE THE FILLER CAP WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
3.13 Filling the fuel tank
WARNING: Petrol is highly inflammable. Always handle fuel with extreme
care to avoid risk of burns, fire or explosion. The fuel tank should be filled
before starting the engine. Your mower's engine runs on petrol alone ‐ do not
add oil to the petrol.
Always use unleaded petrol of a minimum 95 RON. Buy only the quantity of
fuel that you plan to use in a month. Never transport and store petrol other
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