Briggs & Stratton 54000 Automobile Parts User Manual


 
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Safety Information
Before performing maintenance or repairs:
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug.
Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start).
Use only correct tools.
Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or
hard object because the flywheel may later
shatter during operation.
Do not tamper with governor spring, links or
other parts to increase engine speed.
When testing for spark:
Use approved spark plug tester.
Do not check for spark with spark plug
removed.
Unintentional sparking can result in
fire or electric shock.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation,
or laceration.
WARNING
Oil
Capacity
The engine holds approximately 80 oz (2.3 liters).
Oil Recommendation
Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For
Service SG, SH, SJ, SL” 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.
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.
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
* Use of SAE 30 oil below 40° F (4° C) will result in
hard starting and possible engine damage due to
inadequate lubrication.
* * 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
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SAE Viscosity Grades