Engine Maintenance Items
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 27).
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 into 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 recommendations chart (Figure 26).
Use oil classified API Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity:
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˚F | 0 | 20 | 32 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 | |
˚C | 0 | 4 | 16 | 27 | 38 | |||
*CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines. The use of
**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40º F (4ºC), will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Service Interval: 50 hours or once per season.
Oil Capacity: Approximately 44 ounces (1.3L) without filter change. If changing oil without changing the filter, use the engine oil dip stick to determine oil level.
Figure 26. Recommended Engine Oil - Briggs & Stratton Models
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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 27) 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.
5.Start and run the engine at SLOW speed for 30 seconds. Stop the engine and recheck the oil level.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER
Service Interval: 100 hours or once per season.
Oil Capacity: 48 ounces (1.42L) 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 27) 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.
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Figure 27. Oil Change - Briggs & Stratton Models
A.Oil Drain Tube
B.Oil Filter
C.Dip Stick
D.Checking Oil Level
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).
8.Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL above.
9.Start and run the engine at SLOW speed for 30 seconds. Stop the engine and recheck the oil level.
10.Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the engine for 1 minute, then recheck the oil level.
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