Regular Maintenance
Oil Drain Valve Operation
1.Place a suitable container with a 4 quart capacity under the oil drain valve (A, Figure 26 or 27).
2.Loosen or remove the dipstick (C).
3.Wipe oil drain valve (B, Figure 29) and cover (C) with paper towel or rag.
NOTE: Sliding a hose with a 1/2” (12.5 mm) inside diameter tube over the valve nipple may aid in guiding the draining oil.
4.Rotate the oil drain valve (B) counterclockwise and pull out 1/4” (6.35 mm) for engine oil to drain. Allow ample time for complete drainage.
5.After all the oil has drained, close the oil drain valve
(B) by pushing in and rotating clockwise to close.
6.Wipe the nipple (D) with paper towel or rag. Install the cover (C) over nipple (D).
Change Engine Oil
BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS
Service Interval: 50 hours or once per season.
Oil Capacity: Approximately
NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Run the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off and allow it to cool from hot to warm.
1.Clean the area around the dipstick (C, Figure 26 or 27) and oil drain valve (A).
2.Drain engine oil. See OIL DRAIN VALVE OPERATION above.
3.Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL.
Change Engine Oil & Filter
BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS
Service Interval: 100 hours or once per season.
Oil Capacity: Approximately 2 quarts (1.9 L) with oil filter change.
NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Run the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off and allow it to cool from hot to warm.
1.Clean the area around the dipstick (C, Figure 26 or 27) and oil drain valve (A).
2.Drain engine oil. See OIL DRAIN VALVE OPERATION above.
3.Remove the oil filter (B). Discard the filter.
4.Using a drop of oil on your finger tip, wet the rubber gasket on the bottom of the new filter.
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Figure 29. Oil Drain Valve
A.Engine Block / Valve Base
B.Oil Drain Valve
C.Cover
D.Nipple
5.Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket meets the filter base. Then turn filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
6.Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL.
7.Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the engine for 1 minute, then recheck the oil level.
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