Adding and Checking the oil
IMPORTANT: The motor of this mower is packed
with NO OIL in the motor. Prior to starting the
motor, Oil MUST be added to the sump of the
motor.Failuretoaddsucientoilwillresultin
damage to the motor which is NOT covered under
the warranty of the mower.
On a new mower, the motor needs to be filled with
600ml’s of SAE 10W/30 engine oil.
Each time the mower is used, the oil level should be
checkedandiflow,addsucientoiltoensurethe
oil level is to the full mark on the oil dipstick (17).
1. Position the lawn mower on a flat and level
surface. Clean the area directly around the oil
filler cap (17).
2. Remove the oil filler cap (17) by unscrewing it in an anti-clockwise direction
approximately 8 turns, and lift the cap outwards (Fig M).
Clean the oil dipstick (17) with a clean cloth, cleaning away any visual oil.
NOTE: The cap is a full threaded fit.
3. FOR A NEW MOWER, add 600ml of SAE 10W/30 engine oil. Before replacing
the dip stick / filler cap, allow a minute or so to allow the oil in the filler tube
to fully drain of oil.
4. For both a new mower and also a previously used mower, measure the
amount of oil in the motor by re-inserting the oil dipstick back on top of
the filler tube, BUT DO NOT screw the cap in place.
5. After a few seconds, remove and inspect the oil level on the bottom of the
oil dipstick (17). (Fig N)
6. The oil level should be on the upper area of the lower marked section of
theoildipstick(17)(FigO).Iftheoillevelissucientreplacetheoilcapby
inserting and screwing back in the oil filler tube in a clockwise direction
until firm.
7.Iftheoillevelisinsucient,ietheoillevelisnotonthemarkedsectionof
the oil dipstick (17), add further oil in 50ml intervals and repeat steps 4, 5, 6,
and 7 until the correct oil level is obtained.
Always ensure the oil filler cap (17) is firmly locked in place before the
motor is started. Do not over fill with oil above the High level mark.
Only use SAE 10W/30 engine oil.
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Adding and checking the oil