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Section 7
C. Changing Engine Oil Filter
After the first 20 hours of operation, replace the engine oil
filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 hours
of operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Refer
to Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions.
4. Fill the reservoir to 3-1/4" inches from the top of the
filler neck with SAE 20W50 motor oil.
5. Replace the reservoir fill cap. Start the engine and
drive forward and backward for two minutes. Check
the oil level in the reservoir. If necessary, add oil to the
reservoir.
C. Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter Element
The hydraulic oil filter should be changed after every 500
hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first.
1. Remove the oil filter element (Figure 7-3, Page 31)
and properly discard it. Fill the new filter with clean
SAE 20W50 engine oil and install the filter. Hand tighten
only.
2. Run the engine at idle speed with the speed control
lever in neutral for five minutes.
3. Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank. It must be
3-1/4" inches from the top of the filler neck. If
necessary, add SAE 20W50 motor oil.
7.4 ENGINE OIL
A. Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level
The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours
of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s
Manual furnished with this mower.
B. Changing Engine Crankcase Oil
After the first 20 hours of operation, change the engine
crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter, change
the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation
or bi-weekly, whichever occurs first. Refer to the Engine
Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower for
instructions.
Figure 7-5 Briggs & Stratton Engine Oil Fill/
Dipstick, Filter
ENGINE OIL
FILLER
ENGINE OIL
FILTER