Briggs & Stratton 021132-0599-E1 engine

Operating & Maintenance Instructions - Page 8

For 021132-0599-E1. Series: 21000

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Oil
Capacity
Engine holds approximately 3 ounces (90 hi).
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.
SAE Viscosity Grades
**__ _
! ! ! !
o_ 2_ _ 2_ 3_ 4_ 6_ 8_ I_0
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
CAUTION
Air cooledengines run hotterthan automotiveengines.
The use of non-syntheticmulti-viscosityoils (5W-30,
10W-30,etc.)in temperatures above40° F(4° O) wilt
resultinhigherthan normaloil consumption.When using
a multi-viscosityoil, check oil levelmorefrequently.
CAUTION
* Synthetic oilmust be used when operatingengine
under40 F (4 O) or engine damagewi occur.
CAUTION
** Use ofSAE 30 eli below 50' F (10° O)will resultinhard
starting and possibleenginedamage dueto inadequate
ubrication.
Adding Oil
CAUTION
KEEP ENGINE LEVEL
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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.
o Check oil level before starting the engine.
= Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours of
use.
o Keep oil level at FULL.
DO NOT over fill. Use oil measure cup for filling.
Add only half ounce to 1ounce of oil at a time.
1 ounce __
0,5 OUnCe
I. 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.
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