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Maintenance
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or
repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade.
Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to cool before working on machine.
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Engine Maintenance
How To Change The Engine Oil
Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be disposed
of properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with
your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe dis-
posal/recycling facilities.
1. Place bricks or wooden blocks under the front wheels to
lower the rear of the engine.
2. Loosen or remove the oil fill cap on the engine.
3. Place a 2 quart minimum capacity container under the
end of the oil drain (Figure 22).
4. Remove or open the oil drain plug (A or B, Figure 22),
depending upon the type of oil drain plug the engine is
equipped with.
NOTE: Location of oil drain may vary according to model.
Figure 22: Oil drain plugs
A
B
5. After all the oil has drained, replace or close the drain
plug, and wipe up any oil that may have spilled. Dispose
of used oil properly.
6. Fill the engine with new oil. Refer to “How To Check/
Add Oil” in the Operation Section.
How To Change The Oil Filter (if
equipped)
Some models are equipped with oil filter. For replacement
intervals, see the Maintenance chart.
1. Drain the oil from the engine. Refer to “How To Change
The Engine Oil”.
2. Remove the oil filter (A, Figure 23) and dispose of
properly.
NOTE: Location of oil filter may vary according to model.
3. Before you install the new oil filter, lightly lubricate the oil
filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
4. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the
oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4 turns.
5. Add oil. Refer to “How to Check/Add Oil” in the
Operation section.
6. Start and run the engine. As the engine warms up, check
for oil leaks.
7. Stop the engine and check the oil level. It should be at
the top of the full indicator on the dipstick.
Figure 23: Oil filter
A