BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER
Prevent Engine Damage
To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting.
Oil Type
Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE
To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after the first 5 hours of use - refer to ‘Maintenance Schedule’.
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
L
IO
MAX
Check Oil Level
Clean around the oil filter cap before removing. With the mower on a level surface. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in, then remove to check the oil level.
The oil level is correct when it is at the full mark on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
MIN
FULL
0.15 
Litres
DDA
Fuel Type
Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days. Never mix oil with petrol.
Fill to base of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
FUEL FILLER CAP
FUEL LEVEL MARK
MAXIMUM FUEL
LEVEL
1.13
