Snapper E55140BV manual Engine Oil Type & Capacity, Check Engine Oil Level, Change Engine Oil

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Regular Maintenance

Engine Oil Type & Capacity

Select a quality engine oil using the chart in Figure 10.

5.5HP models require 5/8 quart (0.6L) of oil. 8HP models require 7/8 quart (0.8L) of oil.

Check Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before Each Use

Check the engine oil level at the oil fill and level check plug (A, Figure 11).

1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Remove the oil fill and level check plug (A, Figure 11) by twisting it counter-clockwise. The oil should be filled up to the mouth of the filler opening as shown in the Figure 11 inset.

Change Engine Oil

Service Interval: Every 50 Hours

1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Allow the unit to cool before changing the oil.

2.Remove the oil fill and level check plug (A, Figure 11) by twisting it counter-clockwise.

3.Place an oil drain pan below the engine and remove the oil drain plug (B, Figure 11). Allow the oil to drain completely.

4.Reinstall the oil drain plug (B). Tighten the plug to 125 inch pounds (14 Nm)

5.Add oil to the oil fill hole (A) until the oil level is even with the bottom edge of the oil fill hole (Figure 11 inset).

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 Conventional**

 

 

 

 

5W-30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10W-30

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional*

 

 

 

 

 

5W-30, 10W-30 Synthetic

 

 

˚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 10. Oil Recommendations

A

B

Figure 11. Oil Fill and Oil Drain

A.Oil Fill & Level Check Plug

B.Oil Drain Plug

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