How To Prepare The Engine; Oil Recommendations; Fuel Recommendations; High Altitude - Canadiana 7800903 Mode D'emploi

Assembly

How To Prepare The Engine

NOTICE: The engine does not contain oil. Before you start
the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instruc-
tions in this manual. If you start the engine without oil, it will
be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under
warranty.

Oil Recommendations

We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality deter-
gent 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 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard
starting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W-30 may cause
increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
How To Check/Add Oil
Before adding or checking the oil
• Place engine level.
• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
1. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 12) and wipe with a
clean cloth.
2. Insert and tighten the dipstick.
3. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should be
at the top of the full indicator (B) on the dipstick.
4. If low, add oil slowly into the engine oil fill (C). Do not
overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and then
recheck the oil level.
5. Replace and tighten the dipstick.
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Figure 12: Engine oil

Fuel Recommendations

Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude
use, see below.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
CAUTION: Do not use unapproved gasolines, such as E85.
Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine to run on
alternate fuels. This will damage the engine components and
void the engine warranty.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix a fuel
stabilizer into the fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the same.
If starting or performance problems occur, change fuel
providers or change brands. This engine is certified to oper-
ate on gasoline. The emissions control system for this
engine is EM (Engine Modifications).

High Altitude

At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum 85
octane/85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable. To remain
emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is required.
Operation without this adjustment will cause decreased per-
formance, increased fuel consumption, and increased emis-
sions. See a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for high
altitude adjustment information.
Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet (762
meters) with the high altitude kit is not recommended.
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