Husqvarna R148 SV, M148 SV manual Fuel Handling, Petrol, Engine oil, Fuelling, Oil level

FUEL HANDLING

Fuel

WARNING! Always ensure there is adequate

!ventilation when handling fuel.

Petrol

•Use good quality unleaded petrol. Leaded petrol can be used if unleaded petrol is not available.

•Fuel should be at least 77 octane.

•If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned.

Engine oil

Check the oil level before starting the lawn mower. A too low oil level can cause serious damage to the engine.

•For the best result and function use HUSQVARNA four- stroke oil.

•If HUSQVARNA four-stroke oil is not available, you may use another four-stroke oil of good quality. Contact your dealer when selecting oil. In general SAE 30 is recommended.

•Never use oil intended for two-stroke engines.

Check the oil level before starting the lawn mower. A too low oil level can cause serious damage to the engine.

Oil level

The lawn mower should stand on flat ground when you check the oil level. Ensure the ignition lead has been removed from the spark plug before you open the oil filler cap.

Unscrew the oil filler cap and check the oil level on the dipstick fitted to the cover.

The oil filler cap must be completely screwed down to give a correct picture of the oil level.

If the oil level is low, fill using engine oil up to the upper level on the dipstick.

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Only use recommended engine oil. See the Technical data section.

Fuelling

WARNING! Taking the following precautions,

! will lessen the risk of fire:

Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.

Always shut off the engine before refuelling.

When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.

Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting.

Always remove the ignition lead from the spark plug before refuelling.

Do not fill too much petrol. Leave about 35 mm under the filler cap so that the fuel can expand.

Clean around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and oil tank regularly. The fuel filter should be changed at least once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction.

Always move the machine about 3 metres from the refuelling position before starting.

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