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Figure 11
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
WARNING:
Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the
Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner
Manual (or
Kohler
engine’s Owner’s Manual) for
engine maintenance instructions.
Check
engine oil level
before each use as instructed in
the
Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner Manual (or
Kohler
engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your
unit.
Follow the instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE:
Depending on the engine model found on your
tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor’s side
panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).
•
Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See 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 64 oz.).
•
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 (or
Kohler
engine’s Owner’s 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.
Figure 12
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the
Briggs & Stratton
Operator/
Owner Manual (or
Kohler
engine’s Owner’s Manual)
packed with your unit for information regarding the
quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
Jam
Deck
Stabilizer
Bracket
Nuts
Lock
Nuts
Deck
A
B
FRONT TO REAR
SIDE TO SIDE
Hex Cap Screw
Adjustment Gear
Protective Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Drain Port
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Drain Valve