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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Adding Oil and Gasoline
• 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.
• 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.
⇒ THE DIPSTICK SHOULD
NOT
BE SCREWED DOWN ON KAWASAKI ENGINES.
Tip: To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving the caps ON the fuel and oil fills until you are ready to pour
either gasoline or oil into the correct fill.
NOTE: Use only SAE 30 high detergent oil. Other types of oil could cause problems operating your machine.
Please refer to your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for detailed oil information.
Approximate Engine Oil Required w/ Oil Filter
Briggs & Stratton – 11.5 HP 48 oz. (1.42 L)
Briggs & Stratton – 13 HP 48 oz. (1.42 L)
Kawasaki – 15 HP 57.6 oz. (1.7 L)
Kawasaki – 17 HP 57.6 oz. (1.7 L)
1. Place the machine on a level surface and initially add 1/2 of the SAE 30 high detergent oil
recommended by the engine manufacturer into the Oil Fill (Figure 1
on page 12) and wait one minute
for the oil to settle.
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.
3. Fill the gas tank to within 1/4 inch of the top with fresh, unleaded gas. See your engine
manufacturer’s owner’s manual for more information.
4. Open the fuel shut-off valve, which is located on the bottom-rear of the Fuel Tank (Figure 1), if your
model is equipped with one.
Check the Tire Pressure
There should be 14 psi in each tire.