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OIL
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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.
Note: If this engine is equipped with gear reduction, gear
reduction case must be filled with oil prior to operating en-
gine. See gear reduction oil filling instructions on page 12.
OIL CAPACITY
Model 110000 and 120000 series engines hold approxi-
mately 5/8 quart (20 ounces; 0.6 liter).
Model series 200000 and 210000 engines hold approxi-
mately 7/8 quart (28 ounces; 0.8 liter).
TYPE OF OIL TO USE
• Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service
SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher, such as Briggs & Stratton
SAE 30, Part Number 100005 (20 oz) or 100028 (48 oz).
• Do not use special additives.
• 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 CON-
SERVING” 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
*
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* CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive
engines. 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.
[1] Place engine level and
clean around oil fill area.
[2] Remove dipstick and wipe with clean
cloth. Replace and tighten dipstick.
Remove and check oil level.
High
Oil Fill
(if equipped)
FULL
[3] Pour oil slowly. Fill to FULL line on
dipstick – recheck.
[4] Replace and tighten dipstick.
[1] Place engine level and
clean around oil fill area.
[2] Remove oil fill
cap or dipstick.
Low
Oil Fill
OIL LEVEL
[3] Pour oil slowly. Fill to
point of overflowing.
[4] Replace and tighten
oil fill cap.