Briggs & Stratton — Changing Engine Oil
Maintenance · Engine lubrication
From a Briggs & Stratton operator's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Avoid prolonged skin contact with used motor oil
Procedure
- Ensure unit is on a level surface
- Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
- Clean area around oil drain plug
- Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into container
- Reinstall and tighten oil drain plug
- Remove oil cap/dipstick
- Slowly pour about 20 oz. (0.6 L) of recommended oil into fill opening
- Fill to Full mark on dipstick, do not overfill
- Reinstall oil cap/dipstick and tighten
Specs & values
- Oil capacity about 20 oz. (0.6 L)
Source: Briggs & Stratton operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.