Check & Fill Engine Oil

Service Interval: Before each use, and every 8 hours.

1.Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake to PARK.

2.Clean the area around the dipstick (C, Figure 26 or 27).

3.Remove the dipstick (C) and clean it with a paper towel.

4.Insert the dipstick (C) back into the engine. Briggs & Stratton Models, thread the cap back onto the tube.

5.Remove the dipstick and read the oil level. The oil level should be between the “FULL” and “ADD” marks

(D). If not, add oil according to the “Recommended Engine Oil” chart (see Figure 28).

Figure 26. Single Cylinder Engine Models

A.Oil Drain Valve

B.Oil Filter

C.Dipstick

D.Checking Oil Level

Regular Maintenance

D	B
D
C
A

Figure 27. V-Twin Engine Models

A.Oil Drain Valve

B.Oil Filter

C.Dipstick

D.Checking Oil Level

Use oil classified API Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity:

						30 Conventional**
			5W-30
			10W-30
		Conventional*
			Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
˚F	-20	0	20	32	40	60	80	100
˚C	-30	-18	-7	0	4	16	27	38

*CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines. The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) in temperatures above 40º F (4ºC) will result in higher than normal oil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil level more frequently.

**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40º F (4ºC), will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.

Figure 28. Recommended Engine Oil

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