Briggs & Stratton BTXPV22725 Lawn Mower User Manual


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Before Starting
1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, and cov-
ers to make sure all are in place and securely tight-
ened.
2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 4) and drive
control (B) to insure they work freely.
Figure 4: Mower controls
A
B
3. Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desired
height. Refer to the section entitled ‘Cutting Height
Adjustment’.
4. Check the engine oil:
•Makesurethemowerisonalevelsurface.
•Cleantheoilfillareaofanydebris.
•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) on the
dipstick.
•Iflow,addoilslowlyintotheengineoilfill.Refer
to the section entitled ‘Oil Recommendations’. Do
not overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and
recheck the oil level.
•Replaceandtightenthedipstick.
Figure 5: Oil and fuel fill
A
B
C
D
IMPORTANT Mower is shipped without oil in
engine. Failure to add oil before starting will result
in engine damage.
5. Add fuel to the tank:
•Makesurethemowerisoutside,wherefumes
can safely dissipate.
•Removethefuelfillcap(C, Figure 5).
•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
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”.
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service
SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscos-
ity for the engine. Use the chart to select the best vis-
cosity for the outdoor temperature range expected.
* 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
frequently.
Operation
Not for
Reproduction
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