Briggs & Stratton 54000 Series Operating & Maintenance Manual page 9

Changing Oil and Oil Filter
Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every
50 hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating
the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
1. With engine OFF but still warm, remove oil drain
plug and drain oil into appropriate receptacle.
Reinstall drain plug.
2. Remove oil filter. Before installing new filter,
lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
3. Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil
filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
4. Place engine level and follow Adding Oil to add
fresh oil.
5. Replace oil fill cap and dipstick.
CAUTION
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose
of used oil properly. Do not discard with
household waste. Check with your local
authorities, service center, or dealer for safe
disposal/recycling facilities.
Adding Oil
1. First add 67 oz (2 liters).
2. Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds.
See Starting Instructions.
3. Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds.
4. Then add more oil slowly to bring level to FULL
mark on dipstick.
5. Replace oil fill cap and dipstick.
Checking Oil Level
• Check oil level before starting the engine.
• Keep oil level at FULL. Do not overfill.
• Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
1. Place engine level and clean around oil filler plug.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Push dipstick back in and remove to check oil
level. Oil level should be at FULL line on dipstick.
4. If oil is needed, add slowly.
5. Fill to FULL line on dipstick – re-check.
6. Replace dipstick firmly.
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