Enginemaintenance - Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator Operator's Manual

EngineMaintenance
_k WARNING:Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING ORMAKING REPAIRS TOYOUR
GENERATOR
• Disconnect the sparkplugwirefrom the sparkplugand place
thewirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHEN TESTING FORENGINE SPARK
• Useapproved sparkplugtester.
• DONOT checkfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptableif classified for service SF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. DONOT use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
oF
104 -- _ u
68
o
32 o
14
-4
-22 _
oC
• 40
__ 30
>_ 20
10
_n _ 0
--___--- -10
-20
-30
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil
consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
NOTE:Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2,API
certification mark and API service symbol with
"SJ/CF ENERGYCONSERVING" o r higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic
oil does not alter required oil change intervals.
CheckingOil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least
every 8 hours of operation. Keepoil level maintained.
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. Cleanarea around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.
3. Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill
opening.
4. Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
AddingEngine Oil
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in CheckingOff Level
3. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the
point of overflowing at oil fill.
4. Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
ChangingEngine Oil
If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more often.
_i, CAUTION: Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with used motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEPOUT OFREACHOFCHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USEDOIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Changethe oil while the engine is still warm from running,
as follows:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
3. Cleanarea around oil drain plug (A). The oil drain plug
is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.
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