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Check Engine Oil Level
Interval:
Before Each Use
Refer to the engine operator's manual for dipstick and oil fill
locations and specific engine oil check and fill procedures.
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Engines
with Remote Oil Tank (Select Models)
Some models in this series of mower feature a remote oil tank
(A, Figure 28) that supplies oil to the engine. Units equipped
with a Vanguard engine with remote oil tank are factory filled
with specially formulated Vanguard 15W-50 synthetic oil.
Note:
This specific grade of oil is not required to keep engine
warranty in effect.
For more information regarding this engine and other
operational and maintenance information, please refer to the
engine operator's manual included with your unit.
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Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
(Engines with Remote Oil Tank)
Engine Oil Type:
15W-50 synthetic oil. (See the engine
operator's manual for other oil recommendations.)
Engine Oil Change Amount:
5 qt (4,73 L).
Oil Change Interval:
Every 500 hours.
Important:
Always make sure that the unit is parked on a flat,
level surface when checking the engine oil level.
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface. Engage the parking
brake and disengage the PTO. Allow the engine to run
until it is warm. This will warm the oil so it will drain better.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF, remove the ignition key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator's position.
2. Clean the area around the engine oil dipstick (A, Figure
29) and oil fill cover (B) to remove any debris.
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3. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe with a clean
cloth.
4. Cut the self-locking tie (C) that keeps the oil fill cover
securely closed. Open the oil fill cover.
5. Have a suitable container ready to capture dripping oil
from the engine oil filter (D) after it is removed. Remove
the oil filter by turning it
counter-clockwise
a 1/4 turn (E)
and then pulling up. Dispose of the used oil filter properly.
6. This unit is equipped with an oil drain valve (A, Figure 30)
that is used to drain the oil from the remote oil tank. The
drain is located on the left side of the engine at the rear
of the unit. The drain is routed through the unit's engine
deck. To catch the drained engine oil, place a suitable
container underneath the unit's engine deck.
