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SECTION 6
OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
6.1 ENGINE OIL INFORMATION
Detailed information on standard workshop and safety
procedures and general installation practices is not
included here. ODG assumes no responsibility or li-
ability for PERSONAL INJURY or VEHICLE DAMAGE
which results from any procedure performed, including
those procedures outlined here. Before performing any
procedure, an individual must have determined to his/
her satisfaction that personal injury or vehicle damage
will not result from the procedure, working environ-
ment or tools selected.
6.1.1 Checking the Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level each day before operating the en-
gine.
To check the oil during an operating period, shut the engine
off, let it cool down and allow the oil time to drain into the
sump before checking the oil level. Position the vehicle so the
engine is level.
The BRIGGS & STRATTON VANGUARD (Figure 6-1),
KAWASAKI (Figure 6-2) and Kohler engines (Figure 6-3 ) are
equipped with a dipstick and a separate oil filler tube. To
check the oil level, clean the area around the dipstick before
removing. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Re-insert the dipstick and push it all the way into the tube.
Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. The oil level
should be between the marks. If the level has dropped, add oil
to bring the level up to the FULL mark. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Do not run the engine if the oil level is above the FULL
mark or below the ADD mark. Premature engine dam-
age or total engine failure can occur when the oil level
is not properly maintained.
Figure 6-2. Dipstick “A” and oil filler “B” location
KAWASAKI engine.
Do not run the engine if the oil level is above the “H”
mark or below the “L” mark. Premature engine dam-
age or failure can occur when oil levels are not main-
tained.
Figure 6-3. Oil fill and level location Kohler Aegis engine.
6.1.2 Recommended Engine Oil
Use a high quality detergent oil of API (American Petroleum
Institute) service class as listed below. Choose the correct
viscosity of oil for seasonal driving conditions. Using the
proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely
important. So is checking oil daily and changing oil regularly.
Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes prema-
ture engine wear and failure.
Figure 6-1. Oil fill and level location BRIGGS & STRATTON
engine.
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