Capacity, Oil recommendation, Adding oil – Briggs & Stratton 21000 User Manual
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Oil
Capacity
Engine holds approximately 3 ounces (90 ml).
Change oil after first 4 hours of use.
Oil Recommendation
• Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For
Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher, such as Briggs &
Stratton SAE 30, Part Number 100091 (3.2oz) or
Briggs & Stratton Synthetic Oil, Part Number
100074.
• Do not use special additives.
• Choose a viscosity according to the table below.
°
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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SAE Viscosity Grades
*
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
*
Synthetic oil must be used when operating engine
under 40
_ F (4_ C) or engine damage will occur.
CAUTION
** Use of SAE 30 oil below 50
° F (10° C) will result in hard
starting and possible engine damage due to inadequate
lubrication.
CAUTION
Adding Oil
Engine must be level, with oil fill facing up, to
check oil. If engine is not level, dipstick reading will
not be accurate. This will lead to possible over or
under filling causing damage to the engine.
CAUTION
KEEP ENGINE LEVEL
• Check oil level before starting the engine.
• Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours of
use.
• Keep oil level at FULL.
•
DO NOT over fill. Use oil measure cup for filling.
•
Add only half ounce to 1 ounce of oil at a time.
1 ounce
0.5 ounce
1. Place engine level. Remove dipstick. Use the oil
measure cup to pour oil slowly into engine.
Do not over fill.
Oil Fill
2. Tighten dipstick down.
3. To check oil level, remove and wipe the dipstick
clean with cloth. Tighten dipstick down. Remove
and check oil level.
Dipstick
4. Verify FULL level of oil by presence of oil in hole
on dipstick, or by measure line.
Full
5. If needed, add only half ounce of oil at a time to
bring it to FULL. Re-check level.