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Regular Maintenance
Check & Fill Engine Oil
1. Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake to
PARK.
2. Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 11 or 12).
3. Remove the dip stick (C) and clean it with a paper
towel.
4. Insert the dip stick (C) back into the engine. Briggs &
Stratton Models, thread the cap back onto the tube.
Kohler Models, push cap (C) firmly into place.
5. Remove the dip stick and read the oil level. The oil
level should be between the “FULL” and “ADD” marks.
If not, add oil according to the oil recommendations
chart (Figure 13).
Figure 12. Briggs & Stratton two cylinder Models
A. Oil Drain Valve
B. Oil Filter
C. Dip Stick
A
C
B
Figure 11. Briggs & Stratton single cylinder Models
A. Oil Drain Valve
B. Oil Filter
C. Dip Stick
A
C
B