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SECTION 6
OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
6.1 ENGINE OIL INFORMATION
6.1.1 Checking the Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level each day before operating the en-
gine.
To check the oil during an operating period, shut the engine
off, let it cool down and allow the oil time to drain into the
sump before checking the oil level. Position the vehicle so
the engine is level.
The BRIGGS & STRATTON VANGUARD (Figure 6.1) and
KAWASAKI engines (Figure 6-2) are equipped with a dip-
stick and a separate oil filler tube. To check the oil level,
clean the area around the dipstick before removing. Remove
the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Re-insert the
dipstick and push it all the way into the tube. Remove the
dipstick and check the oil level. The oil level should be be-
tween the marks. If the level has dropped, add oil to bring
the level up to the FULL mark.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
Figure 6-1 Oil fill and level location BRIGGS & STRATTON
engine
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is above the FULL
mark or below the ADD mark. Premature engine dam-
age or total engine failure can occur when the oil level is
not properly maintained.
Figure 6-2. Dipstick “A” and oil filler “B” location
KAWASAKI engine
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is above the “H”
mark or below the “L” mark. Premature engine damage
or failure can occur when oil levels are not maintained.
6.1.2 Recommended Engine Oil
Use a high quality detergent oil of API (American Petroleum
Institute) service class as listed below. Choose the correct
viscosity of oil for seasonal driving conditions.
Briggs & Stratton API Service Class SE, SF or SG
