Oil Capacity; Checking And Adding Oil - Briggs & Stratton 280000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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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 without oil filter holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts
(48 ounces; 1.4 liters). Engine equipped with oil filter holds
approximately 1-3/4 quarts (56 ounces; 1.7 liters).
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 Fill
[1] Place engine level and
clean around oil fill area.
[4] Oil level should be at
FULL line on dipstick.
°
F -20
°
C -30
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
* CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than
automotive engines. The use of non-synthetic
multi-viscosity
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.
[2] Remove dipstick and
wipe clean with cloth.
[5] If needed, add oil slowly -
recheck. Do not over fill.
7
SAE Viscosity Grades
**
*
0 20 32 40 60
-20 -10 0 10
oils (5W-30, 10W-30,
[3] Replace and tighten dip-
stick. Remove and check
oil level.
[6] Replace and tighten dip-
stick.
OIL
80 100
20 30 40
etc.) in