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Oil
Capacity
The engine holds approximately 2.5 quarts (2.4 liters).
Oil Recommendation
• Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For
Service SG, SH, SJ, SL” 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.
SAE Viscosity Grades
°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
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32
°F
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100
°C
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
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32
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.
* Use of SAE 30 oil below 40° F (4° C) will result in hard
starting and possible engine damage due to inadequate
lubrication.
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
Checking Oil Level
• Check oil level before starting the engine.
• Keep oil level at FULL. Do not overfill.
• Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours.
Ì
Í
Ë
Ê
1. Place engine level. Clean around oil fill Ì and oil
fill cap
Í.
2. Remove dipstick Ê and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Push dipstick back in and remove to check oil
level. Oil level should be at FULL mark Ë on
dipstick.
4. If oil is needed, add it slowly.
5. Fill to FULL mark Ë on dipstick − recheck.
6. Replace oil fill cap and dipstick firmly.
Adding Oil to New Engine or After
Filter Change
1. First add 2 quarts (2 liters).
2. Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds. See
Starting Instructions.
3. Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds.
4. Add more oil slowly to bring level to FULL mark
on dipstick.
5. Replace oil cap and dipstick.
