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OIL

CAUTION:

 This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton

without oil

. Check oil level before starting engine. If you start

the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond

repair and will not be covered under warranty.

OIL CAPACITY

Model Series

Capacity

470000

87 oz. (2.6 l)*

540000

80 oz. (2.3 l)*

*Approximate amount when changing oil and filter.

TYPE OF OIL TO USE

Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SF, SG,

SH, SJ” or higher, such as Briggs & Stratton 30, Part Number

100005 (20 oz) or 100028 (48 oz).

Do not use special additives.

Do not mix gasoline with oil.

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

.

°

F -20

0

20

40

60

80

100

°

C -30

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

40

STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

*

**

32

*

CAUTION:

 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.

**

CAUTION: 

SAE 30 oil, if used below 40

°

 F (4

°

 C), will result

in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to

inadequate lubrication.

SAE Viscosity Grades

CHECKING AND ADDING OIL

Check oil level 

before

 starting the engine.

Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours.

Keep oil level at FULL.

Do not overfill.

Oil checking procedure

:

[1.] Place engine level. 

Clean around oil fill and dipstick.

[2.] Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.

[3.] Then push dipstick back in and remove to check oil level. Oil

should be at FULL line on dipstick.

[4.] If oil is needed, add slowly.

[5.] Fill to FULL line on dipstick – recheck.

[6.] Replace dipstick firmly.

Oil

 

filling procedure:

First add 67 ounces (2 liters). Start and run engine at idle for 30

seconds. 

See 

Starting

 Instructions.

 

Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds.

Then add more oil slowly to bring level to 

Full

 mark on dipstick.

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ÏÏ

FULL

OIL FILL

DIPSTICK

Содержание 540000 Series

Страница 1: ...d Service Storage 16 Warranty Information 17 WARNING Briggs Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines on 3 wheel All Terrain Vehicles ATVs motor bikes fun recreational go karts a...

Страница 2: ...erefore the Emissions Durability Period of an en gine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years The Air Index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a s...

Страница 3: ...hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoid...

Страница 4: ...aters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flam mable and explosive Fire or explosion can ca...

Страница 5: ...even if doors or windows are open Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Unintentional start up can result in entangle ment traumatic amputation or laceration WARNING Before Perf...

Страница 6: ...emissions standards for 250 hours Such certification does not grant the purchaser owner or operator of this engine any additional warranties with respect to the performance or operational life of thi...

Страница 7: ...ndards for 1000 hours Such certification does not grant the purchaser owner or operator of this engine any additional warranties with respect to the performance or operational life of this engine This...

Страница 8: ...E RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 32 CAUTION 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 Wh...

Страница 9: ...tely 1 1 2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion Be careful not to overfill Briggs Stratton Smart Fill fuel can fills to the correct level and automatically shuts off reducing spills an...

Страница 10: ...Use fresh gasoline which has higher volatility to improve starting Remove external equipment engine loads See equipment operating instructions Open fuel shut off valve if equipped before starting engi...

Страница 11: ...when airborne debris is present Replace air cleaner parts if very dirty If an extended life coolant is used interval may be increased to once every 3000 hours EMISSION CONTROL Maintenance replacement...

Страница 12: ...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 mar...

Страница 13: ...e Once engine is cooled check coolant level fan belt tension and clean any clogged radiator fins Coolant should be replaced every year unless an approved extended life coolant is used Then replace eve...

Страница 14: ...age radiator fins Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of over heating and ignition of accumu lated debris WARNING CLEAN DEBRIS CLEAN DEBRIS RADIATOR SCREEN HANDLE CLEAN DEBRIS FUEL FI...

Страница 15: ...s list Single use pouches of gas additive are available from your service dealer If you use a gas additive run the engine for several minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor Then engi...

Страница 16: ...s directory under Engines Gasoline or Gasoline En gines or Lawn Mowers or similar category An illustrated shop manual includes common specifications and detailed information cover ing adjustment tune...

Страница 17: ...2 years 2 years 90 days 1 year 1 year Note the following special warranty periods 2 years for Classic engines in the European Union and Eastern European countries for all consumer products in the Eur...

Страница 18: ...ctions 1 Warranted Parts Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below the emission con trol systems parts to the extent these parts were present on the engine purchased a Fuel M...

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