Oil Recommendations; Check Oil Level - Briggs & Stratton 360Z XT Manuel D'utilisation

DANGER
This rider mower is capable of amputating hands and feet.
• Stop the mower when children or others are near.
• Keep children out of the operating area and under adult
supervision.
• Do not carry passengers, especially children, even
with the blade(s) shut off. Children can fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with the safe machine
operation. Children who have been given rides in
the past can suddenly appear in the mowing area for
another ride and be run over or backed over by the
machine.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that block vision.
Safety Interlock Systems Checks
DANGER
DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety
device is not in place and functioning properly. Contact
your dealer immediately for assistance. DO NOT attempt to
defeat, modify or remove any safety device.
TEST 1 - Engine must not crank if:
• Ground speed levers are not locked in their START /
PARK positions, OR,
• Parking brake is disengaged, OR,
• PTO switch is engaged.
TEST 2 - Engine should crank if:
• Ground speed levers are locked in their START / PARK
positions, AND,
• Parking brake is engaged, AND,
• PTO switch is disengaged.
TEST 3 - Engine must shut off if:
• Operator rises off seat with ground speed levers not
locked in their START / PARK positions, OR,
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged,
OR,
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged.
TEST 4 - Check mower blade stopping time
The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to
a complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO
switch is turned off. If mower drive belt does not stop within
five seconds, see your dealer.
Note: Once the engine has stopped, the PTO switch must
be turned off, the parking brake must be engaged, and the
ground speed levers must be locked in their START/PARK
positions in order to start the engine.

Oil Recommendations

Oil Capacity: See the Specifications section.
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. Do not use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
A
B
C
D

Check Oil Level

See Figure: 4
Before adding or checking the oil
• Make sure the engine is level.
• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
1. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 4) and wipe with a clean
cloth.
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2. Install and tighten the dipstick (A, Figure 4).
3. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Correct oil
level is at the top of the full indicator (B, Figure 4) on the
dipstick.
4. If oil level is low, slowly add oil into the engine oil fill
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(C, Figure 4). Do not overfill. After adding oil, wait one
minute and then recheck the oil level.
SAE 30 - Below 40 °F (4 °C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard
starting.
10W-30 - Above 80 °F (27 °C) the use of 10W-30 may cause
increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
Synthetic 5W-30
5W-30
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