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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
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* 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.
FULL
OIL FILL
DIPSTICK