Operation - Briggs & Stratton 120000 Operator's Manual

Oil Capacity
Oil capacity (see the Specifications section)
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. Do not 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.
Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
certification mark and API service symbol
(shown at
CONSERVING" or higher, is an acceptable oil
at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does
not alter required oil change intervals.
How To Check/Add Oil
Before adding or checking the oil
• Place engine level.
• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
Models with oil fill cap (Figure 1)
1. Remove the oil fill cap (A).
2. To add oil, pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill (B).
Fill to point of overflowing.
3. Replace and tighten the oil fill cap.
A
B
Figure 1
en
left) with "SJ/CF ENERGY
A
°F
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil
consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
Models with extended dipstick (Figure 2)
1. Remove the dipstick (C) and wipe with a clean cloth.
2. Insert and tighten the dipstick.
3. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Make sure
the oil is at the FULL mark (D) on the dipstick.
4. To add oil, pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill (B).
Do not overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and
then recheck the oil level.
5. Fill to the FULL mark (D) on the dipstick.
6. Replace and tighten the dipstick.
C
D
C
Figure 2

Operation

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B
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