Ryobi M53 S Pro User Manual
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FUEL HANDLING
Fuel
Petrol
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Use good quality unleaded or leaded petrol.
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Use fuel with a low octane grade.
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If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank
should be emptied and cleaned.
should be emptied and cleaned.
Engine oil
Check the oil level before starting the lawn mower. A too low
oil level can cause serious damage to the engine.
oil level can cause serious damage to the engine.
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For the best result and function use HUSQVARNA four-
stroke oil.
stroke oil.
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If HUSQVARNA four-stroke oil is not available, you may
use another four-stroke oil of good quality. Contact your
dealer when selecting oil. In general SAE 30 is
recommended.
use another four-stroke oil of good quality. Contact your
dealer when selecting oil. In general SAE 30 is
recommended.
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Never use oil intended for two-stroke engines.
Check the oil level before starting the lawn mower. A too low
oil level can cause serious damage to the engine.
oil level can cause serious damage to the engine.
Oil level
The lawn mower should stand on flat ground when you check
the oil level. Ensure the ignition lead has been removed from
the spark plug before you open the oil filler cap.
the oil level. Ensure the ignition lead has been removed from
the spark plug before you open the oil filler cap.
Unscrew the oil filler cap and check the oil level on the dipstick
fitted to the cover.
fitted to the cover.
The oil filler cap must be completely screwed down to give a
correct picture of the oil level.
correct picture of the oil level.
If the oil level is low, fill using engine oil up to the upper level
on the dipstick.
on the dipstick.
Only use recommended engine oil. See the Technical data
section.
section.
Fuelling
Always remove the ignition lead from the spark plug before
refuelling.
refuelling.
Clean around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and oil tank
regularly. The fuel filter should be changed at least once a
year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction.
regularly. The fuel filter should be changed at least once a
year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction.
Always move the machine about 3 metres from the refuelling
position before starting.
position before starting.
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WARNING! Always ensure there is adequate
ventilation when handling fuel.
ventilation when handling fuel.
!
WARNING! Taking the following precautions,
will lessen the risk of fire:
will lessen the risk of fire:
Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.
Always shut off the engine before refuelling.
When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so
that any excess pressure is released gently.
that any excess pressure is released gently.
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
Always move the machine away from the
refuelling area before starting.
refuelling area before starting.