Briggs & Stratton T22B & T22H manual Operating Instructions, Engine OIL Recommendations

4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Starting

CAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL IN THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND ENGINE.

IMPORTANT: The engine and hydraulic tank are shipped without oil. See the engine operating and maintenance instructions manual packed with your Log Splitter for the type of crankcase oil, fuel, etc. The engine manufacturer recommends lead- free gasoline only.

CAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUN

THE ENGINE BEFORE READING ALL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND

NOTES ON SAFETY THOROUGHLY.

STEP 2: The hydraulic reservoir should be filled with an SAE20 hydraulic oil. If hydraulic oil is difficult to obtain, automatic transmission fluid can be substituted and should be used instead of hydraulic oil when temperatures are below 32º F. Use only clean oil and take care to prevent dirt from entering the hydraulic reservoir.

CAUTION: WHEN TIGHTENING THE BREATHER CAP ON THE TANK, POINT THE HOLE AWAY FROM THE ENGINE AND THE OPERATOR ZONE.

4.1ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES:

For temperatures above 40º F use an SAE30W oil. Using multigrade oil may increase oil consumption. Using SAE 30W oil below 40º F will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage. For temperatures below 40º F use an SAE10W-30 or SAE5W-30 oil. Oil capacity for the 6 H.P. engine is approximately 5/8 quart (20 ounces; 0.6 liter). Refer to Briggs & Stratton engine owner's manual for additional information.

HONDA ENGINES:

For temperatures above 50º F, use an SAE30W oil. Using multigrade oil may increase oil consumption. For temperatures below 50º F use an SAE10W-30 oil. Using SAE30W oil below 40º F may result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication. SAE10W-30 is recommended for general use. Refer to the Honda engine owner's manual. Oil capacity is 0.58 quart (19 ounces; 0.55 liter).

ALWAYS check oil level before starting the engine. Keep oil level at full.

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