Oil & Fuel Recommendations
Oil
This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil.
Before startino enoine, check oil level as shown below.
Change and add oil according to chart below. Do not over-fill.
Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service SF,
SG, SH," such as Briggs & Stratton "warranty certified" SAE
30 oil, Part No. 100005. Use no special additives with recom-
mended oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
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Air cooled engines runhotter than automotive engines. The use of
multi-viscosity oil such as (10W-30, etc.) in ambient temperatures
above 40° F (4° C) will result in higher than normal oil consumption.
If multi-viscosity oll is used, check the oil level more frequently to
prevent any possible engine damage due to lack of lubrication.
** Use of SAE 30 oil below 40° F (4° C) will result in hard starting
and possible engine damage due to inadequate lubrication.
Fuel
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
of77 octane. Do notmix oilwithgasoline Fresh fuel prevents
gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor
parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30
days. In countriesother than the U.S.A., leaded gasoline may
be used ifcommercially available and unleaded is unavailable.
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Gasoline Additive.
(See your Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for
Part No. 5041 or the single-use pouch.) See storage instruc-
tions, on page 9.
Note: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated
gasolines, are gasolines blended with alcohots or ethers.
Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the fuel
system or cause performance problems. Do not use gasoline
which contains Methanol. If any undesirable operating
symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower percentage of
alcohol or ether.
Do not over-fill fuel tank.
Allow space for fuel expansion.
Check oil level before starting engine.
Add oil as shown below.
Oil capacity of Model Series 190000 is about 1-1/8 quarts
(36 ounces or 1.1 liters).
Oil capacity of Model Series 280000 is about 1-1/2 quarts
(48 ounces or 1.4 liters).
After filling with or changing oil, start and run engine at idle for
30 seconds. Shut engine off. Wait 30 seconds and check oil
level. Addoil, if required, to bdng level to Full mark on dipstick.
Place engine level. Remove dipstick. "nghton dipstick.
Clean around oil fill.Wipe with clean cloth. Remove & check.
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2. Oil drain plug
3. Fuel fill
4. Fuel tank
5oOil fill/Dipstick
6. Finger guard
7. Rope handle
8. Air cleaner
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10. Muffler
11. Spark plug wire
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Fillto FULLmark If oil is required, add Tighten dipstick be-
on dipstick, slowly. Recheck level, fore starting engine.
12. Rotating screen
13. Blower housing
14. Fuel filter
15. Carburetor
16. Crankshaft
In the USA arid Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages oflenng you engine maintenance information.
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