Briggs & Stratton BTXPV22725E manual Operation Before Starting, Oil Recomme datio s, Engine damage

Operation

Before Starting					IMPORTANT Mower is shipped without oil in
1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, and cov-					engine. Failure to add oil before starting will result
		ers to make sure all are in place and securely tight-			in engine damage.
2.		ened.			5. Add fuel to the tank:
		Check the blade control (A, Figure 4) and drive
		control (B) to insure they work freely.			• Make sure the mower is outside, where fumes
					can safely dissipate.
					• Remove the fuel fill cap (C, Figure 5).
			A
					• Fill the tank with fuel. Refer to the section entitled
					‘Fuel Recommendations’. To allow for expansion
					of the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the filler
					neck (D).
					• Reinstall the fuel fill cap.
					6. Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and
			B		engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt,
					grass, oil, etc. Keep the engine air intake screen
					and cooling fins clear at all times.
					7. Charge the battery. Refer to the section entitled
					“Charging the Battery”.
	Figure 4: Mower controls		Reproduction
					Oil Recomme datio s
3.		Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desired			We ecommend the use	f Briggs & Stratton Warranty
					Certified oils f r best perf	rmance. Other high-quality
		height. Refer to the section entitled ‘Cutting Height			detergent o ls are acceptable if classified for service
		Adjustment’.			SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not use special additives.
4.		Check the engine oil:			O tdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscos-
		• Make sure the mower is on a level surface.			ity for the engine. Use the chart to select the best vis-
		• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.			cosity for the outdoor temperature range expected.
		• Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 5) and wipe with
		a clean cloth.
		• Insert and tighten the dipstick.
		• Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It
		should be at the top of the full indicator (B)		the
		dipstick.		fer
		• If low, add oil slowly into the engine oil fill. R
		to the section entitled ‘Oil Recomm ndations’. Do
		not overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and
		recheck the oil level.
		• Replace and tighten the dipstick.

A	*	Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in
	**	hard starting.
		Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W-30 may cause
		increased oil consumption. Check oil level more
	B	frequently.
C
D
Figure 5: Oil and fuel fill

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