Craftsman 107.27768 manual Check Engine OIL Level, Change Engine OIL & Filter

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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 dip stick (C, Figure 25).

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

4.Insert the dip stick back into the engine. Thread the cap back onto the tube (D).

5.Remove the dip stick and read the oil level. The oil level should be between the "FULl" and "ADD" marks

(D). If not, add oil according to the oil recommenda- tions chart (Figure 24).

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Service Interval: 50 hours or once per season.

Oil Capacity: 1-7/8 quarts (1.8L) without filter change.

NOTE." Change engine oil while the engine b 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 dip stick (C, Figure 25) and oil drain tube (A).

2.Remove the oil drain plug (A) from the end of the oil drain tube. Remove the dip stick (C). Allow ample time for complete drainage.

3.Reinstall the oil drain plug (A) and route the hose next to the engine.

4.Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL above.

Useoil classifiedAPI Service Class SF,

SG, SH, SJ or betterwith SAEViscosity:

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°F -20	0	20 32 40	60	80	100

°C -30 -18 -7 O 4 16 27 38

*CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines. Tile use of n0n-synthetic multi-visc0sity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) in temperatures above 400 F(4°0) 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 400F (4°0), will result in hard

starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.

Figure 24. Recommended Engine Oil - Briggs & Stratton Models

CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER

Service Interval: 100 hours or once per season.

Oil Capacity: 2 quarts (1.9L) 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 dip stick (C, Figure 25) and oil drain (A).

2.Remove the oil drain plug (A) and dip stick (C). Allow ample time for complete drainage.

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.

6.Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket meets the filter base. Then turn 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.

7.Reinstall the oil drain plug (A).

Figure 25. Oil Change =Briggs & Stratton Models A. Oil Drain Tube

B.Oil Filter

C.Dip Stick

D.Checking Oil Level

8.Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL above.

9.Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the engine for 1 minute, then recheck the oil level.

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