Operator`s manual

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Briggs & Stratton API Service Class SE, SF or SG
Figure 6-3. Oil Capacities.
6.1.3 Changing Engine Oil
During the initial engine break-in period, change the oil after
the rst 8 hours of operation for the Briggs & Stratton engine
and the rst 20 hours of operation for the Kohler Aegis en-
gine. After the break-in period, change the engine oil every
150 operating hours for Kohler and every 50 hours for Briggs
and Stratton, or more frequently if the vehicle is operated in
dusty or dirty conditions.
Draining the Engine Oil
Each engine is equipped with a drain plug for draining the
oil. The drain plug location is shown in the engine owner’s
manual. Drain the oil from the engine as follows:
1. Start and warm up the engine so the oil will drain easily.
SECTION 6
OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
2. Level the vehicle so the oil will drain completely.
3. Place a suitable container under oil drain of engine and
remove drain plug with a wrench: an 8 point 7/16" square
socket for Briggs & Stratton engines or a 5/16" Allen socket
for Kohler engines.
There is limited space between the engine and power
pack frame. Cut down an empty plastic container to the
correct height so it will t under the engine oil drain.
Make sure the container will hold the correct amount
of oil in the engine.
As an alternative to draining the engine oil from the
drain plug you can use a vacuum pump and remove the
oil through the dipstick tube. A pump suitable for this is
available through your Argo dealer, Part No. 638-02.
PLEASE DISPOSE OF WASTE OIL PROPERLY TO
CONSERVE OUR ENVIRONMENT.
4. When all the oil has been drained from the engine, clean
and replace the drain plug. MAKE SURE it is properly
tightened before relling the engine.
5. See Oil Filter Replacement in Section 6.3.3.
Relling the Engine
Rell the engine through the oil ll port with the correct
amount of oil (Figure 6-3). Make sure the appropriate grade of
oil is used (Section 6.1.2). As you add oil, frequently check the
level with the dipstick. Do not overll. Start engine. Check
for leaks. Stop the engine. Check the oil level. Add oil only
to the “Full” mark on the dipstick.
6.2 TRANSMISSION OIL INFORMATION
6.2.1 Checking the Transmission Oil Level - Avenger
and Frontier
Check the transmission oil level every 50 operating hours.
Most models of the ARGO are equipped with a transmission
oil dipstick (Figure 6-4a). Clean the area around the dipstick
before removing. Remove the dipstick by pulling up.