DR Power Tow Behind Premier 12.5hp B&S - Manual (Page 12)

12 TOW BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
 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 level
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 NOT be screwed down on Kohler engines.
Briggs and Stratton 12.5 HP Engine
Figure 4
Kohler 15 HP Engine Kohler 20 HP Engine
Oil Fill
Fuel Fill
Fuel Fill
Oil Fill
Adding Oil and Gasoline
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 HD (High Detergent) oil. Other types of oil could cause problems with the operation of your machine. Please
refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed oil information.
Engine Oil and Fuel Capacities
Oil (SAE 30 HD) Fuel (Unleaded)
Briggs and Stratton – 12.5 HP See your Engine
Manual for Oil
capacities.
See your Engine Manual for Fuel capacity.
Kohler - 15 HP 2.5 Gal (9.46 L)
Kohler - 20 HP 2.5 Gal (9.46 L)
1. Place the machine on a level surface and initially add 32 oz. of SAE 30 High Detergent oil (recommended by the Engine
Manufacturer) into the Oil Fill (Figure 4) 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 1-1/2 inches below top of fill neck (to allow for fuel expansion) with fresh, unleaded gas. See the
Engine Owner’s Manual for more information.
Oil Fill Fuel Fill