MOWERTHESTARTING1.11To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil orpetrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil andpetrol before starting the engine.Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE 30 oil. Never useadditives with recommended oil.To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changedafter the first 5 hours of use - refer to ‘Maintenance Schedule’.Clean around the oil filler cap before removing. With the mower on alevel surface, unscrew and remove the oil filler - dipstick. Wipe oilfrom it with a clean cloth. Screw the oil filler - dipstick back in place,then unscrew and remove it to check the oil level.The oil level is correct when it is at the full mark on the dipstick.DO NOT OVERFILL.Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol. Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat can be used within 30 days. Never mix oil with petrol. For addedengine protection Briggs & Stratton recommend the use of their fueladditive which is available from an authorised Briggs & Stratton ser-vice dealer.Fill to base of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfill thefuel tank.Prevent Engine DamageOILADD FULLV15C0.15LitresOil TypeCheck Oil LevelFuel TypeBEFORE