Filter
Top Products
17
Engine
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual (or Tecumseh engine’s Owner’s Manual)
for engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or
Tecumseh engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your
unit. Follow the instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
For draining oil from the engine’s crankcase of select
model tractors, a plastic oil drain sleeve is packed with
this Operator’s Manual. To drain the oil, proceed as
follows:
• Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick
from the oil fill tube.
• Snap the small end of oil drain sleeve onto the oil
sump. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
• Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable
container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.
• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual (or Tecumseh engine’s Owner’s Manual)
packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
• Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/
Owner Manual (or Tecumseh engine’s Owner’s
Manual) packed with your unit for information regarding
the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/
air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs &
Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Tecumseh
engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your unit.
Fuel Filter
Service the fuel filter, if so equipped, as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or
Tecumseh engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your
unit.
Spark Plug(s)
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
(or Tecumseh engine’s Owner’s Manual) for correct
plug type and gap specifications.
Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift
lever into neutral position, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or
Tecumseh engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your
unit.
Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles
once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well
with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
clutch-brake pedal and lift linkage at least once a
season with light oil.
Steering Shaft and Gear
Lubricate teeth of steering gears with automotive multi-
purpose grease after every 25 hours of operation or
once a season. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
Oil Drain Sleeve
Oil Sump
Steering Shaft and Gear