DR Power Walk-behind 12.5 Premier - Manual (Page 9)

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5. Remove the Blade Protector from the Blade. (See CAUTION note above).
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 high detergent oil. Other types of oil could cause problems operating your machine. Please refer to your Engine
Owner’s Manual for detailed oil information.
Engine Oil 48 oz. SAE 30 high detergent
Fuel .75 Gal. Unleaded gasoline
1. Place the machine on a level surface, remove the Oil Fill/Dipstick (Figure 2)
and clean the end of it with a rag.
2. Machines are shipped with no oil. Initially add 40 oz. of the oil
recommended by the Engine Manufacturer. Wait one minute for the oil to
settle.
3. Replace the Dipstick, screw it in, to ensure an accurate reading and then
remove it to check the oil level (clean the Dipstick with the rag after
checking).
4. 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.
5. Replace the Dipstick and screw all the way down when full.
6. Remove the Gas Fill Cap and fill the Gas Tank with fresh, unleaded gas (with
a minimum of 85 Octane) to approximately 1" to 1-1/2" below the top of the
fill neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill and reinstall
the Gas Fill Cap before starting the engine. See your Engine Owner’s
Manual for more detailed information.
NOTE: To refill the gas tank, turn the engine OFF and let the engine cool at least
five minutes before removing the gas fill cap.
Figure 2
Fuel Fill
Cap
Oil Fill
Cap
Wear gloves and be very careful when handling the deck. The blade is very sharp, and may spin as you maneuver the deck.

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 be screwed down to ensure an accurate oil level reading.