Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 50 hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
1.Place engine/equipment level.
2.Change oil with engine OFF but still warm.
3.Clean around oil drain plug Ê and remove.
4.Drain oil into appropriate receptacle.
5.Reinstall drain plug.
6.Clean around dipstick and remove.
7.Fill to FULL mark on dipstick with new oil. DO
NOT OVERFILL.Note: See Oil Capacity.8.Reinstall dipstick firmly.
WARNING
SDisconnect spark plug wires and keep away from spark plugs.
S Disconnect battery at negative pole.
CAUTION
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
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1.After draining engine oil, remove oil filter. Ë
2.Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
3.Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
4.Add fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
5.Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks.
6.Stop engine.
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If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the equipment will have a device that warns of a drop in oil pressure. Read the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer to understand how the device functions.
The device may indicate low pressure if the oil level drops below the ADD mark on the dipstick. See “Checking And Adding Oil”.
CAUTION
If oil pressure signal continues and the oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick, Do not try to restart engine. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Do not operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.
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