Briggs & Stratton 580447 - Manual (Page 6)

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OIL
OIL CAPACITY
Oil capacity, including oil filter, is 3.5 quarts or 3.3 liters.
TYPE OF OIL TO USE
• Use high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SH, SJ” or
higher.
• Do not use special additives with recommended oils.
• Do not mix oil with gasoline.
• Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite.
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.
SAE Viscosity Grades
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
°
C -34
°
F -30 -10 10 50 70 90 110
-23 -12 0 10 21 32 43
32
*
* A synthetic 5W-30 oil may be used.
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. Note: After filling with or changing oil, start and run engine at
idle for 5 minutes. Shut engine off. Wait 3 minutes and check oil
level. Add oil, if required, to bring level to Full mark on dipstick.
[1]. Place equipment level.
Clean around oil fill.
[2]. Remove dipstick and wipe
with clean cloth.
[3]. Then replace dipstick, and
remove to check oil level.
[4]. If oil is required, remove dipstick to allow
proper venting and pour oil slowly. Fill to
FULL line on dipstick. Recheck.
Bring oil
level to F
mark
on dipstick.
OIL FILL
[5]. Replace dipstick firmly.
CAUTION: When filling engine or adding oil.
To prevent engine damage upon
start-up, proper venting is necessary
when filling engine with oil or adding oil.
In addition to ensuring a level engine,
removing dipstick, and pouring oil
slowly, there must be clearance
between the oil fill device and the oil fill
hole in the valve cover as shown. This
clearance is necessary to permit
venting when filling, which prevents oil
from overrunning into breather.
Note
Clearance
Note
Clearance