Briggs & Stratton 073000 Oil Recommendations, Checking Oil Level, Adding Engine Oil

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MAINTENANCE

Remove silt and sludge buildup in pump body:

Open priming plug and remove drain plug.

Flush internal components of pump with clean water.

Oil

Oil Recommendations

NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use only high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher. DO NOT use special additives.

1.Choose a viscosity according to the following table:

NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification mark and API service symbol with “SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING” or higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals.

SAE 30: 40 °F and higher (5 °C and higher) is good for all purpose use above 40°F, use below 40°F will cause hard starting.

10W-30:0 to 100 °F (-18 to 38 °C) is better for varying temperature conditions. This grade of oil improves cold weather starting, but may increase oil consumption at 80°F (27°C) or higher.

*Check oil level frequently at higher temperatures.

Synthetic 5W-30:-20 to 120 °F (-30 to 40 °C) provides the best protection at all temperatures as well as improved starting with less oil consumption.

5W-30:40 °F and below (5 °C and below) is recommended for winter use, and works best in cold conditions.

Checking Oil Level

Oil level should be checked prior to each use and changed at least every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.

1.Lay water pump in level position on side with fuel and oil fill facing up.

CAUTION

Engine must be level, with oil fill facing up, to check oil.

If engine is not level, dipstick reading will not be accurate. This will lead to possible over or under filling causing damage to the engine.

2.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.

3.Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick down.

4.Remove and check oil level.

5.Verify oil is at FULL level by presence of oil in dipstick hole or by measure line (Figure 20).

Figure 20 — Oil Dipstick

Hole in Dipstick

Adding Engine Oil

DO NOT overfill. Use oil measuring cup for filling. Add only half ounce of oil at a time.

1.Lay water pump in level position on side with fuel and oil fill facing up.

2.Check oil level as described above in “Checking Oil Level”.

3.If needed, add only half ounce of oil at a time to bring it to FULL. Re-check level.

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Contents Call Helpline Appelez Ligne dassistance Llame Línea Directa 073000Table of Contents Safety RulesEquipment Description When Starting Equipment When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your Water PumpWhen Testing for Engine Spark When Adding or Draining FuelSafety Rules Know Your Water Pump Add Engine Oil AssemblyCarton Contents Unpack Water PumpConnect Suction Hose to Pump Connect Suction HoseType of Fuel High-altitude useConnect Suction Hose to Strainer Basket Discharge Hose AssemblyGarden Hose Discharge Assembly Connect Discharge Hose OptionalMove Water Pump to Safe Operating Location Using the Water PumpWhat is Head? Safe Operating ConsiderationsLocate Strainer Basket Into Water Source Prime the Water PumpPrimer Bulb Starting the Water PumpDrain and Flush Water Pump Stopping the Water PumpModel Product SpecificationsPower Ratings Engine Technical InformationGeneral Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance CleaningAdding Engine Oil OilOil Recommendations Checking Oil LevelDrain Oil Changing Engine OilService Air Cleaner Service Spark PlugTo service the air cleaner, follow these steps Water Pump StorageLong Term Storage Instructions Protect Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingPage Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities Emissions Control System WarrantyEmissions Information Limited Warranty Warranty PeriodRègles DE Sécurité Table DES MatièresDescription DE Léquipement Mise EN GardeLors DU Démarrage DE Léquipement Lors DU Réglage OU DES Réparations DE Votre Pompe À EAULors DE Tests Dallumage DU Moteur Lors DE Lajout OU DE LA Vidange DU CarburantAvertissement Connaître Votre Pompe À EAU Ajout de lhuile à moteur AssemblageDéballage de la pompe à eau Contenu de la boîteBranchement du boyau daspiration à la pompe Fixation du boyau daspirationType d’essence Utilisation à hautes altitudesMontage du tuyau d’arrosage d’évacuation Branchement du boyau dévacuation facultatifFixation du boyau daspiration au panier-filtre Boyau d’évacuation de 2,5 cm 1 poDégagements et mouvement de lair Déplacement de la pompe vers un emplacement sécuritaireUtilisation DE LA Pompe À EAU Avertissement Pour un fonctionnement sécuritaireLocalisation du panier-filtre dans la source deau Amorçage de la pompe à eauPompe d’amorçage Démarrage de la pompe à eauVidange et rinçage de la pompe à eau Arrêt de la pompe à eauCaractéristiques de la pompe à eau Caractéristiques DU ProduitPuissance nominale ModèleEntretien Recommandations généralesCalendrier Dentretien Contrôle des émissionsAjout d’huile Recommandations relatives à l’huileHuile Vérification du niveau d’huileLors DU Réglage OU DES Réparations DE Votre Pompe À EAU Changement d’huileEntretien du filtre à air Entretien de la bougie dallumagePour faire lentretien du filtre à air, procédez comme suit Autres conseils dentreposage EntreposageDirectives dentreposage à long terme Pompe à eauDépannage Problèm Cause SolutionRemarques Garantie DU Dispositif Antipollution Renseignements sur les émissions Garantie Limitée Période DE GarantieNormas DE Seguridad ÍndiceDescripción DEL Equipo PrecauciónCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Ajuste O Repare LA Bomba DE AguaCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor Cuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL DepósitoAdvertencia Conozca SU Bomba DE Agua Añadir aceite del motor MontajeDesembalaje de la bomba de agua Contenido de la cajaConexión de la manguera de aspiración a la bomba Fijación de la manguera de aspiraciónTipo de combustible Uso en grandes altitudesDescarga con manguera de riego Conexión de la manguera de descarga opcionalConexión de la manguera a la cesta del filtro Manguera de descarga deEspacio libre y circulación de aire USO DE LA Bomba DE Agua AdvertenciaConsideraciones para un uso seguro Colocación de la bomba de agua en una posición seguraColocación de la cesta del filtro en la fuente de agua Cebado de la bomba de aguaChoke Puesta en marcha de la bomba de aguaVaciado y limpieza de la bomba de agua Parada de la bomba de aguaModelo Información Técnica Sobre EL MotorEspecificaciones DEL Producto Potencia nominalMantenimiento Plan DE MantenimientoRecomendaciones generales Control de emisionesAdición de aceite del motor AceiteRecomendaciones sobre el aceite Comprobación del nivel de aceiteCuando Ajuste O Repare LA Bomba DE Agua Cambio del aceite del motorRevisión del filtro de aire Revisión de la bujíaPara revisar el filtro de aire, siga estos pasos Bomba de agua AlmacenamientoInstrucciones de almacenamiento a largo plazo Proteja el Sistema de CombustibleProblema Motivo Solución Resolución DE ProblemasNotas Notas Garantía DEL Sistema DE Control DE Emisiones Información sobre emisiones Garantía Limitada

073000 specifications

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