Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline
WARNING! You must add oil before starting the engine. This machine is shipped without oil. Traces of oil may be in the reservoir from factory testing, but YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. Fill the reservoir slowly checking the dipstick frequently to avoid overfilling.
Important! To get an accurate reading when checking the oil level:
⇒The machine should be on a level surface.
⇒The dipstick should be screwed down on Briggs & Stratton engines.
Capacities
Briggs & Stratton 7.0 HP Intek Engine | SAE 30 - 20 oz. (.60L) |
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Gasoline Tank | Unleaded gasoline, .53 US gal. (2 L) |
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Tip: To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving the caps on the fuel and engine oil fills and only removing one cap each time when you are ready to pour gasoline or oil into the correct fill.
Use only SAE 30 high detergent oil. Other types of oil could cause problems operating your machine. Please refer to your engine owner manual for detailed oil information.
1.Place the machine on a level surface and initially add 16 oz. (½ quart) of SAE 30 oil, recommended by the engine manufacturer, and wait one minute for the oil to settle (Figure 25).
2.Check the dipstick and continue adding a few ounces of oil at a time, rechecking the dipstick until the oil reaches the fill mark. Be careful not to overfill. (Figure 25)
3.Fill the gas tank to within
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Figure 25
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