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Engine
Refer to the
Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner
Manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Check
engine oil level
before each use as instructed in
the
Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner Manual packed
with your unit.
Follow the instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
•
Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
•
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 12.
•
Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of
the hose into an appropriate oil collection container
with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil
(approximately 56 oz. in model D609G and 64 oz.
in model G609G).
•
Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 12.
•
Service the
oil filter
(if so equipped)
as instructed
in the separate
Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner
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 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 packed with your unit.
Spark Plug
The spark plug 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
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 packed with
your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
Rear 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.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axle caps is equipped with a
grease fitting (See Figure 11). Lubricate with a grease
gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
SECTION 8: SERVICE
WARNING:
Before servicing, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
•
Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position and engage the parking brake.
Protective Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Drain Port
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Drain Valve
