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Engine Oil, Pic. 6A and 6B
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Warning: Your Briggs and Stratton Engine is NOT filled with
OIL!
You will need to add engine oil, not included, before using
your Briggs and Stratton powered air compressor.
Your Briggs and Stratton Engine is fitted with an oil sensor
which will not allow the engine to start or run without the
correct amount of lubricating oil.
To add engine oil, not included:
1. Make sure air compressor is level
2. Clean the oil dipstick area of any dirt and debris
3. Remove oil dipstick, see Pic 6A, and wipe with a clean
cloth.
4. Replace the oil dipstick, DO NOT TURN OR TIGHTEN.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Correct oil
level is at the top of the full indicator on the dipstick,
Pic.6B.
6. Add oil, SAE30, via the oil fill Pic. 6B. Add about 100ml
at a time and check before adding more oil.
7. Oil level will take about 1 minute to drain down and
settle.
8. Check oil level using the oil dipstick, see Pic. 6A and 6B.
9. Replace the oil dipstick, DO NOT TURN OR TIGHTEN.
10. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Correct oil
level is at the top of the full indicator on the dipstick,
Pic.6B.
11. Repeat steps 6 to 10 until correct oil level is achieved.
12. Replace oil dipstick, and wipe area clean of any excess
oil.
PIC. 6A
Oil dipstick
Oil fill
Oil drain bolt
PIC. 6B
