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Briggs & Stratton API Service Class SE, SF or SG
SECTION 6
OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
Figure 6-4. Oil Capacities.
6.1.3 Changing Engine Oil
During the initial engine break-in period, change the oil after
the first 8 hours of operation for the Briggs & Stratton engine,
the first 20 hours of operation for the Kawasaki and Kohler
Aegis engine. After the break-in period, change the engine oil
every 50 operating hours, or more frequently if the vehicle is
operated in dusty or dirty conditions.
Draining the Engine Oil
Each engine is equipped with a drain plug for draining the oil.
The drain plug location is shown in the engine owner’s manual.
Drain the oil from the engine as follows:
1. Start and warm up the engine so the oil will drain easily.
2. Level the vehicle so the oil will drain completely.
3. Place a suitable container under oil drain of engine and
remove drain plug with a wrench: an 8 point 7/16" square
socket for Briggs & Stratton engines, 21mm socket for
Kawasaki engines or an 11/16" socket for Kohler engines.
There is limited space between the engine and power
pack frame. Cut down an empty plastic container to
the correct height so it will fit under the engine oil
drain. Make sure the container will hold the amount of
oil in the engine.
A ziploc plastic bag makes a convenient oil container.
It conforms to the space available and can be closed
securely when the oil is drained, then lifted neatly out
of the engine compartment.
PLEASE DISPOSE OF WASTE OIL PROPERLY TO
CONSERVE OUR ENVIRONMENT.
4. When all the oil has been drained from the engine, clean
and replace the drain plug. MAKE SURE it is properly
tightened before refilling the engine.
5. See Oil Filter Replacement in Section 6.3.3.
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