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Oil
Capacity
Engine without oil filter holds approximately 1-7/8 quarts
(60 ounces; 1.8 liter).
Engine equipped with oil filter holds approximately
2 quarts (64 ounces; 1.9 liters).
Recommendations
S Use a high quality detergent motor oil, such as
Briggs & Stratton 30W, Part Number 100005 (20 oz)
or 100028 (48 oz).
S DO NOT use special additives.
S Choose a viscosity according to the table shown.
Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2,
API certification mark and API service sym-
bol (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.
* Air cooled engines run hotter than
automotive engines. 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.
** SAE 30 oil, if used below 40° F (4° C), will
result in hard starting and possible engine
bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.
°F
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100
°C
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
*
**
32
SAE Viscosity Grades
CAUTION
Checking and Adding Oil
1. Place engine level. Clean around dipstick and oil fill.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Tighten dipstick down. Remove & check oil level.
4. If oil is needed, slowly pour into oil fill tube.
Add only a couple ounces and recheck level.
5. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
6. Replace dipstick. Tighten down firmly.
8 oz.
