Adding oil and gasoline, Installing the spark plug wire – DR Power Tow-Behind Yard Trimmer User Manual

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Adding Oil and Gasoline

Note: Refer to the Engine Manufacturers Manual for more detailed Engine information.

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: You will need approximately 15 to 22 ounces of SAE 30 high detergent oil depending on Engine type. Use only SAE 30 high

detergent oil classified “For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher. Do not use special additives. Other types of oil could cause
problems with the operation of your machine. Please refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information on oil quantity
and cold temperature oil specifications.

1. Place the machine on a level surface and adjust the Tow Hitch as needed so

the Frame and Engine are level.

2. Initially add 1/2 of the SAE 30 High Detergent oil into the Oil Fill (Figure 17)

and wait one minute for the oil to settle.

3. 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.

4. Fill the Fuel Tank with fresh, unleaded gas (with a minimum of 87 Octane),

to not more than 1/4" from the bottom of the Fill Neck to allow for Fuel
expansion. Be careful not to overfill and reinstall the Cap before starting the
Engine. See your Engine Owner’s Manual for more information.

Note: To refill the Fuel Tank, turn the Engine OFF, and let the Engine cool at least

two minutes before removing the Fuel Fill Cap.

Installing the Spark Plug Wire

1. Install the Spark Plug Wire onto the Spark Plug (Figure 18).

Oil Fill

Figure 17

Gas Fill

Spark Plug
Wire

Figure 18

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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 level 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 to ensure an accurate oil level reading.