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SECTION 13:
ENGINE
ENGINE OIL
This mower has an oil drain hose installed on the engine
to allow for easier oil changes. Reference section 4 for
the oil change interval and the engine’s service manual
for oil quantity. Bad Boy 10W-30 synthetic blend engine
oil is recommended for maximum protection.
CHANGING YOUR ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
1.
Remove oil dipstick and remove oil drain cap.
Allow oil to completely drain. (Make sure to have
an oil pan ready to capture old oil and properly
dispose old oil.)
2.
Clean area around oil filter. Place a container
under the oil filter to capture any oil and remove
filter. Reinstall oil drain cap and tighten.
3.
Place new filter in shallow pan with open end up.
Fill with new oil until oil reaches the bottom of the
threads. Allow two minutes for oil to be absorbed
by filter material.
4.
Apply a thin film of clean oil to rubber gasket on
new filter.
5.
Clean oil filter mounting surface and refer to
instruction on oil filter for proper installation.
6.
Reference engine’s service manual for oil
quantity. Level should reach top of indicator on
dipstick.
7.
Reinstall engine oil dipstick and tighten securely.
8.
Start engine; check for oil leaks. Stop Engine.
Recheck oil level.
9.
Dispose of used oil and filter in accordance with
local ordinances.
Spark Plugs
Air Filter
Fuel Filter
Oil Filter
Oil Drain
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Location of Items May Differ on Your Engine
Location of Items May Differ on Your Engine
