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Changing Oil
Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use
, then every
50 hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operating
the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
1. Place engine level.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug. Disconnect battery (if equipped with
electric starter) at negative terminal.
3. With engine OFF but still warm remove oil drain
plug and drain oil into appropriate receptacle.
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
PIPE
Typical
drain plug
4. Reinstall drain plug. Remove dipstick.
5.
OIL FILLING PROCEDURE:
Add 1 quart (32
ounces or 1 liter). Start and run engine at idle for
30 seconds. Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds.
Then add more oil slowly to bring level to FULL
mark on dipstick.
Do not overfill.
Note:
Engine holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts (48
ounces or 1.4 liters) when changing oil and filter.
6. Replace dipstick.
WARNING
•
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it
away from spark plug.
Changing Oil Filter (if equipped)
Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season.
1. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
2. Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket
with fresh, clean oil.
3. Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil
filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
4. Add fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
5. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks.
6. Stop engine. Re-check oil level. Add oil if
required.
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose
of used oil properly. Do not discard with
household waste. Check with your local
authorities, service center, or dealer for safe
disposal/recycling facilities.
CAUTION
Oil Pressure
If oil pressure drops below 1-4 psi (0.1-0.2 kg/cm
@
), an
oil pressure switch (if engine is equipped) will either
activate a warning device or stop the engine. check oil
level with dipstick. if oil level is between ADD and FULL
mark on dipstick
do not try to restart engine
. Contact
an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
Do not
operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to
bring level to FULL mark. Restart engine and check oil
pressure. If pressure is normal, continue to operate
engine.
Note: Oil pressure gauge, if engine is equipped, is
supplied by the manufacturer of equipment.
