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Oil Filter Extended Life Installation Instructions

Written by Briggs & Stratton Admin | Dec 9, 2025 4:33:48 PM

Oil Filter Extended Life Installation Instructions

For Service Part No. 696854 / DIY Part No. 5076

 

FITS ENGINES:                                                                    
12.0-30.0 Gross HP/CV‡
Extended Life Series™
Professional Series™ 

1. Before installing new filter, follow the oil change procedure in the operator's manual
2. Lightly oil gasket with fresh clean engine oil
3. Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts filter adapter.
4. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn farther.

See operating manual for oil filter maintenance information.

‡All power levels are stated gross horsepower at 3600 rpm per SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & Stratton