Bäumr-AG Petrol Powered Lawn Mowers
E&OE
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Checking and Changing Engine Oil
The product is NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing
process may be present. It is essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct type to the
engine before use.
Failure to add engine oil will void the product warranty
. • Always check engine oil
level when the machine is in an upright position on a flat and level surface. • Do not use used or
contaminated engine oils. • Use only engine oils of the correct type (see
). • Perform the first oil
change within the first 20 hours of use. Subsequently, change the oil every 20 hours of use. • It is
recommended that the engine be warm, but not hot, when performing oil changes. When the oil is warm it
drains faster. • Using dirty or incorrect engine oil may cause engine damage and void any warranty • Always
use suitable tools. • Always dispose of used oil in an environmentally responsible manner and according to
regulations.
Four-stroke engines require engine oil in the crankcase for lubrication of internal components. Severe or
irreparable damage may occur if the engine is allowed to run without engine oil. The engine oil level requires
regular maintenance as per the maintenance schedule.
To check engine oil level:
1. Place the machine in an upright position on a flat and level
surface.
2. Clean the machine around the oil filler cap/dipstick (
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) so that
no dirt or other material enters the engine when the cap is
removed.
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick (rotate left) until fully
unscrewed, or, for bayonet style caps, unlocked, then:
a. Wipe the dipstick clean with a piece of cloth or paper.
b. Insert the dipstick back into the oil filler but do not screw/lock it in.
c. Remove and inspect the dipstick – the oil level is determined by
where oil can be seen on it. Depending on model, the dipstick
has two "dots" or is "hatched" or "ribbed" to indicate the
permissible minimum and maximum levels.
4. Ensure that the oil level is at or just under the permissible maximum.
If the oil level is low, add additional oil until the correct level is
reached. If the oil level is too high, drain some oil until the correct level is reached.
5. When finished, re-install (rotate right) the oil filler cap until firm. Wipe off any residual oil from the
machine.
To change the engine oil:
Note
: Briggs & Stratton "EXi" type engines do not require regular oil changes.
1. Place the machine on a suitable work surface that is flat and level and have a container ready to catch
drained oil.
2. Clean the machine around the oil filler (
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) so that no dirt or other material enters the engine when the
plug or cap is removed.
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick (rotate left) until fully unscrewed, or, for bayonet style caps, unlocked.
4. Tilt the machine and drain all oil from the engine. Once drained, allow the machine to sit level again.
5. Using a funnel, carefully add oil to the engine until the permissible maximum is reached. Double-check
the oil level (described above).
6. When finished, re-install (rotate right) the oil filler cap until firm. Wipe off any residual oil from the
machine.
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