Oil - Briggs & Stratton 54000 Series Operating & Maintenance Manual

Safety Information
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in
fire or electric shock.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation,
or laceration.
Before performing maintenance or repairs:
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start).
• Use only correct tools.
• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or
hard object because the flywheel may later
shatter during operation.
• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or
other parts to increase engine speed.
When testing for spark:
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug
removed.

Oil

Capacity
The engine holds approximately 80 oz (2.3 liters).
Oil Recommendation
• Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For
Service SG, SH, SJ, SL" or higher, such as Briggs
& Stratton 30, Part Number 100005 (20 oz) or
100028 (48 oz).
• Do not use special additives.
• Do not mix gasoline with oil.
• Choose a viscosity according to the table.
Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
certification mark and API service symbol (shown
at left) with "SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING" or
higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures.
Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil
change intervals.
SAE Viscosity Grades
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STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
CAUTION
* Use of SAE 30 oil below 40° F (4° C) will result in
hard starting and possible engine damage due to
inadequate lubrication.
* * 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.
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