Oil; Checking Oil Level - Briggs & Stratton Q45 Quick Start Manual

Oil

Oil Capacity
The engine holds approximately 18 oz. or 0.5 liter.
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Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For
Service SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher, such as Briggs &
Stratton SAE 30.
•
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 CONSERVING" or
higher, is an acceptable oil at all
temperatures. Use of synthetic oil
does not alter required oil change
intervals.

Checking Oil Level

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Check oil level before starting the engine.
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Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours.
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Keep oil level at FULL.
[1] Place engine level
and clean around oil
fill area.
[2] Remove dipstick and
wipe clean with cloth.
[3] Replace and tighten
dipstick. Remove and
check oil level. Oil level
should be at FULL line
on dipstick.
[4] If needed, add oil slowly -
recheck. Do not over fill.
[5] Wipe dipstick clean,
replace and tighten.
Remove and check oil
level. Oil level should be
at FULL line on dipstick.
CAUTION
Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause the
engine to not start, or hard starting. If over the
FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil
level to FULL mark on dipstick.
Oil Recommendation
SAE Viscosity Grades
**
°
F -20 0 20 32
°
C -30 -20 -10 0
EXPECTED STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE 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.
** SAE 30 oil, if used below 40° F (4° C), will result in
hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to
inadequate lubrication.
*
40 60 80 100
10 20 30 40
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