Check Fluid
Levels
Check Transmission Oil Level
The K46 transmission is a sealed unit that is shipped with the correct oil level. However if a transmission’s oil level is suspect it can be checked. See Transmission Maintenance.
Fill & Check Engine Oil
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 3).
3.Remove the dip stick (C) and clean it with a paper towel.
4.Insert the dip stick (C) back into the engine and thread the cap back onto the tube.
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 39 or 40).
D | B |
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C |
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A |
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Figure 3. Briggs & Stratton two cylinder Models
A.Oil Drain Valve
B.Oil Filter
C.Dip Stick
D.Checking Oil Level
3/2007 | 5 | TP |
