DR Power Scout 8.25 (September 2005 - December 2006) - Manual (Page 18)

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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Adding Oil and Gasoline
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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.
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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.
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 Owner’s Manual for detailed oil information.
Approximate Engine Oil Required w/ Oil Filter
Briggs & Stratton – 7 HP Intek 20 oz. (0.60 L)
1. Place the machine on a level surface and initially add 10oz. of SAE 30 high detergent oil (recommended
by the Engine Manufacturer) into the Oil Fill (Figure 2) 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 the Engine Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Check the Tire Pressure
There should be 10 psi in each tire.
Fuel Fill
Oil Fill
Figure 2