Briggs & Stratton 381700 OIL Capacity, Type of OIL to USE, Checking and Adding OIL, Oil Fill

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CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.

OIL CAPACITY

Engine holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts (48 ounces or 1.4 liters) when changing oil and filter.

TYPE OF OIL TO USE

•Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher, such as Briggs & Stratton 30W, Part Number 100005 (20 oz) or 100028 (48 oz).

•Do not use special additives.

•Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite.

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

OIL

SAE Viscosity Grades

 

 

 

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*

 

 

 

° F -20

0

20

32

40

60

 

80

100

° C -30

-20

-10

0

 

10

20

30

40

STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

*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 40° F (4° C) 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 40° F (4° C), will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.

CHECKING AND ADDING OIL

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Check oil level before starting the engine.

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Keep oil level at FULL.

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Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours.

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Do not overfill.

Oil checking procedure: before starting engine, check oil level.

Oil Fill

[1]Place engine level. Clean around oil fill and dipstick.

[2]Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.

[3]Tighten dipstick down. Remove & check oil level.

Oil filling procedure: first add 1 quart (32 ounces or 1 liter). Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds. Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds. Then add more oil slowly to bring level to Full mark on dipstick.

FULL

[4]Remove oil fill cap (if equipped). Pour oil slowly.

[5]Fill to FULL line on dipstick – recheck.

[6]Replace dipstick firmly.

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Contents Table of Contents Operating & Maintenance InstructionsPower in Power EQUIPMENT Before Operating Engine Hazard Symbols and MeaningsSafety Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result Engine Model Engine PartsModel Series Checking and Adding OIL OILOIL Capacity Type of OIL to USEType of Fuel to USE OIL Pressure SwitchFuel StartingTo Stop Engine Starting and StoppingRewind Manual Starter To Start EngineElectric KEY Starter if equipped Changing OIL MaintenanceMaintenance Emission ControlOIL Pressure AIR CleanerCleaning PRE-CLEANERS and Cartridges Removing and Installing AIR CleanerFuel System Engine and Engine PartsMuffler AIR Cooling SystemTo Adjust Remote Choke Control AdjustmentsControl Adjustments Cleaning DebrisPayment Method To Adjust Remote Throttle ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Governed idle springPart Briggs & Stratton Service & StorageService Partial List of Genuine Briggs & Stratton PartsBriggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Normal wear Improper maintenanceBriggs & Stratton Engine Owner Warranty Policy

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