OIL

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

Model Series

Capacity

470000

87 oz. (2.6 l)*

540000

80 oz. (2.3 l)*

*Approximate amount 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 30, Part Number 100005 (20 oz) or 100028 (48 oz).

•Do not use special additives.

•Do not mix gasoline with oil.

•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 CONSERVING” or higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals.

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: 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

•Check oil level before starting the engine.

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

•Keep oil level at FULL.

•Do not overfill.

Oil filling procedure:

First add 67 ounces (2 liters). Start and run engine at idle for 30

seconds. See Starting Instructions.OIL FILL Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds.

Then add more oil slowly to bring level to Full mark on dipstick.

Oil checking procedure:

[1.] Place engine level.

Clean around oil fill and dipstick.

[2.] Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.

[3.] Then push dipstick back in and remove to check oil level. Oil should be at FULL line on dipstick.

[4.] If oil is needed, add slowly.

DIPSTICKFULL

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

[6.] Replace dipstick firmly.

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