Oil - Briggs & Stratton 290000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs &
Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting
engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine
will be damaged beyond repair and will not be
covered under warranty.
OIL CAPACITY
Engine holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts (48 ounces or 1.4
liters) when changing oil and filter.
TYPE OF OIL TO USE
• Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service
SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher, such as Briggs & Stratton
30W, Part Number 100005 (20 oz) or 100028 (48 oz).
• Do not use special additives.
• Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite.
Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
certification mark and API service symbol
(shown at left) with "SJ/CF ENERGY CON-
SERVING" or higher, is an acceptable oil at all
temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not
alter required oil change intervals.
CHECKING AND ADDING OIL
• Check oil level before starting the engine.
• Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours.
Oil filling procedure: first add 1 quart (32 ounces or 1 liter). Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds. Shut engine off and
wait 30 seconds. Then add more oil slowly to bring level to Full mark on dipstick.
Oil checking procedure: before starting engine, check oil level.
Oil Fill
[1] Place engine level.
Clean around oil fill and dipstick.
[4] Remove oil fill cap (if
equipped). Pour oil slowly.
Dipstick
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[5] Fill to FULL line on dip-
stick – recheck.
SAE Viscosity Grades
°
F -20 0
°
C -30 -20
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
* CAUTION: 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: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40° F (4° C),
will result in hard starting and possible engine bore
damage due to inadequate lubrication.
• Keep oil level at FULL.
• Do not overfill.
FULL
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FULL
7
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20 32 40 60 80
-10 0 10 20
[2] Remove dipstick and
wipe clean with cloth.
[3] Then push dipstick back
in and remove to check
oil level.
[6] Replace dipstick firmly.

OIL

100
30 40