DR Power Walk-Behind 6.5 (Pre-August 2010) - Manual (Page 19)

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Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline
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YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS MACHINE 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:
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THE MACHINE SHOULD BE ON A LEVEL SURFACE.
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THE DIPSTICK SHOULD BE SCREWED DOWN ON BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES.
Tip: To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving the caps on the fuel and engine oil fills and only removing
one cap each time when you are ready to pour gasoline or oil into the correct fill.
NOTE: Use 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 operating your machine. Please refer to your Engine
Owner’s Manual for detailed oil information.
1. Place the machine on a level surface and initially add 16 oz. (1/2 quart) of SAE 30 oil, recommended by
the Engine Manufacturer, and wait one minute for the oil to settle (Figure 7 on page 16).
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 (Figure 7 on page 16).
FILL GAS TANK OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES, PILOT
LIGHTS, HEAT, AND OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
3. Fill the Gas Tank with fresh, unleaded gas (with a minimum of 85 Octane), to approximately 1" to
1-1/2" below the bottom of the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion (Figure 7 on page 16). 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 Gas Tank, turn the Engine OFF, and let the Engine cool at least two (2) minutes before
removing the Gas Fill Cap.
Capacities
Briggs & Stratton Quantum Engine SAE 30 – 20 oz. (.60L)
Gasoline Tank Unleaded gasoline, 1.6 Qts. (1.5 L)