Oil Recommendations; Oil Capacity - Briggs & Stratton 120000 Instructions D'utilisation Et De Maintenance

WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately
1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air
cleaner are in place.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position,
place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which
causes gasoline to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off
valve OFF.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH
FUEL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or
other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition
source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
• Remove all external equipment/engine loads
before starting engine.
• Direct coupled equipment components such as, but
not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets,
etc., must be securely attached.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine
parts, especially muffler, become extreme-
ly hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass,
brush, etc. can catch fire.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before
touching.
• Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler
area and cylinder area.
• Install and maintain in working order a spark
arrester before using equipment on forest-covered,
grass-covered, brush-covered unimproved land.
The state of California requires this (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal land.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration
can result.
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in en-
tanglement, traumatic amputation, or lac-
eration.
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS
REPAIRS
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start).
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
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OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

CAUTION:
Engine shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before
starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill.
Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service SF, SG,
SH, SJ" or higher. Briggs & Stratton strongly recommends the
use of synthetic oil for operating temperatures below 32° F
(0° C). If synthetic oil is unavailable, Briggs & Stratton
non-synthetic 5W-30 P/N 100030C (32 oz.) is an acceptable
substitute. Use no special additives with recommended oils.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Choose the SAE viscosity grade of oil
Fig. 2
from this chart that matches the starting
temperature anticipated before the next
oil change.
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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.
Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
certification mark and API service sym-
bol (shown at left) with SJ/CF ENERGY
CONSERVING" or higher, is an accept-
able oil at all temperatures. Use of syn-
thetic oil does not alter required oil
change intervals.

OIL CAPACITY

The oil capacity of this engine is approximately 0.5 liters (18
oz.).
ADDING OIL & CHECKING LEVEL
Fig. 3
• Check oil level before starting the engine.
• Keep oil level at FULL.
• Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours of use.
1. Place engine level and clean around oil fill area.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Replace and tighten dipstick.
OR
level. Oil level should be at FULL line on dipstick.
4. If needed, add oil slowly - recheck. Do not over fill.
5. Wipe dipstick clean, replace and tighten. Remove and
check oil level. Oil level should be at FULL line on
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dipstick.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to
not start, or cause hard starting. If over the FULL mark on
dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to FULL mark on
dipstick.
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Remove and check oil
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