Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton WP20 Manual Del Operario

Engine Maintenance

WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or
electric shock resulting in death or serious
injury.
• When adjusting or making repairs to your water pump
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
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.
* Below 4° C (40° F) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 27° C (80° F) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil
consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1. Make sure water pump is on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill (A) and remove oil fill cap.
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3. Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill
opening (B).
4. Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
Adding Engine Oil
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your water pump under extremely dirty or
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more often.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm from
running, as follows:
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
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1. Make sure water pump is on a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.
3. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the point
of overflowing at oil fill.
4. Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with used motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
1. Make sure water pump is on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil drain plug (C). The oil drain plug is
located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.
4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil
fill cap.
6. Slowly pour oil (about 0.6 l (20 oz)) into oil fill
opening (B) to the point of overflowing at oil fill cap.
DO NOT overfill.
7. Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil.
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