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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
Engine holds approximately 5/8 quart (20 ounces; 0.6 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
SAE 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.
CAUTION: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause:
Smoking,
Hard starting,
Spark plug fouling, or
Oil saturation of air filter.
[1] Place engine level and
clean around oil fill area.
[2] Remove dipstick and
wipe clean with cloth.
[3] Replace and tighten dip-
stick. Remove and check
oil level.
Oil Fill
[4] Oil level should be at
FULL line on dipstick.
[5] If needed, add oil slowly -
recheck. Do not over fill.
[6] Replace and tighten dip-
stick.
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