sp22 oil capacity

[PATheron]

Cant remember how much oil in an sp22.
Can anybody help me out on that? Thanks

[Russell Lampron]

I don't remember how many quarts it takes to fill it from empty but the oil level needs to see about a 1/2" or a little more up the sight tube.

[PATheron]

Russ- I remember that too but I think theres gook in the bottom of the pump and I wonder if its giving me a false reading. That's why I was wondering if anyone knew and then that's how much Id put in. I put in a quart and it looks right on the sight gage but Im thinking its got to take more than that. Theron

[Maplewalnut]

About 2 quarts

[PATheron]

Russ and Walnut- Thanks for the info. I put 2 quarts in it and its working good. Need to clean out the gunk in the bottom after season. Theron

[BreezyHill]

According to the Surge book SP 22 oil capacity is 1.5 US quarts. Over filling puts stress on the crank shaft that can cause failure.