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Oil Capacity
The engine holds approximately 5/8 qt (20 oz.; 0.6 liter).
Oil Recommendation
Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For
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Service SG, SH, SJ, SL" or higher, such as Briggs &
Stratton SAE 5W-30 oil specially formulated for
winter use of air cooled engines P/N 100030C.
Do not use special additives.
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Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite.
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SAE Viscosity Grades
°
F -20
0
20
32
°
C -30
-20
-10
0
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Note:
Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC
GF-2, API certification mark and API
service symbol (shown at left) with
"SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING" or
higher, is an acceptable oil at all
temperatures. Use of synthetic oil
does not alter required oil change
intervals.
Checking Oil Level
Check oil level before starting the engine.
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Keep oil level at FULL.
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Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours.
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1. Place engine level and clean around oil fill area.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and check
oil level. Oil level should be at FULL line on
dipstick.
4. If needed, add oil slowly - recheck. Do not over
fill.
5. Wipe dipstick clean, replace and tighten. Remove
and check oil level. Oil level should be at FULL
line on dipstick.
6
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40
60
80
100
10
20
30
40
CAUTION
This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton
without oil. If you start the engine without oil,
the engine will be damaged beyond repair and
will not be covered under warranty.
CAUTION
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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
Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause
the engine to not start, or hard starting. If over
the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce
oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.
FULL
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