Engine Maintenance; Engine Oil; Adding Oil - Briggs & Stratton FACTORY RECONDITIONED PRESSURE WASHER Operating And Maintenance Manual

Engine Maintenance

A typical engine maintenance schedule is shown in
Maintenance Schedule. For instructions on properly
maintaining the engine, refer to operating and maintenance
manuals found on the engine manufacturer's website or from
equipment dealers.

Engine Oil

CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor
oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Oil Recommendations
NOTE: Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service
SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher. DO NOT use special additives.
1. For Briggs and Stratton engines, choose a viscosity
according to the table below. For other engines, follow
the engine manufacturer's recommendations.
SAE 30: 40°F and higher (5°C and higher) is good for all
purpose use above 40°F, use below 40°F will cause hard
starting.
10W-30: 0 to 100°F (-18 to 38°C) is better for varying
temperature conditions. This viscosity improves cold
weather starting, but may increase oil consumption above
80°F (27°C).
*Check oil level frequently at higher temperatures.
Synthetic 5W-30: -20 to 120°F (-30 to 40 °C) provides the
best protection at all temperatures as well as improved
starting with less oil consumption.
5W-30: 40°F and below (5°C and below) is recommended
for winter use and works best in cold conditions.
NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification
mark and API service symbol 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.
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Adding Oil

Models with oil fill cap (Figure 36)
A
Figure 36 — Oil Fill Cap
1. Remove oil cap (A).
2. Pour oil slowly. Fill just to the point of overflowing.
3. Replace and tighten the oil fill cap.
Models with a short oil dipstick (Figure 37)
Figure 37 — Short Dipstick
1. Remove oil dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
2. Insert the dipstick, but DO NOT screw it in.
3. Remove the dipstick. The oil level should be at the
FULL mark.
4. If needed, add oil slowly. Check oil level frequently.
5. When full, replace and tighten the dipstick.
Models with an extended dipstick (Figure 38)
Safe
Range
Figure 38— Extended Dipstick
1. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
2. Insert and tighten the dipstick.
3. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Make sure
the oil level is at the FULL mark on the dipstick.
4. To add oil, pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill
opening. DO NOT OVERFILL. Recheck the oil level after
waiting one minute.
5. Add more oil only if indicated.
6. Replace and tighten the dipstick.
Full Oil Level
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