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OIL
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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
The engine holds approximately 2/3 qt (18-20 ozs; 0.55
liter).
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.
• 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 CON-
SERVING” or higher, is an acceptable oil at all
temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not
alter required oil change intervals.
°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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* CAUTION: 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.
** 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.
SAE Viscosity Grades
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.
Note: If this engine is equipped with gear reduction, see gear reduction oil filling instructions on page 11.
[1] Place engine level and
clean around oil fill area.
[2] Remove dipstick (if equipped).
[3] Add oil, if needed. Pour slowly - recheck.
High
Oil Fill
(if equipped)
[4] Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
[5] Replace and tighten oil fill cap
or dipstick.
[1] Place engine level and
clean around oil fill area.
[2] Remove oil fill cap.
[3] Add oil, if needed. Pour slowly -
recheck. Fill to point of overflowing.
Low
Oil Fill
OIL LEVEL
[4] Replace and tighten
oil fill cap.
