Engine System Argo Service Manual
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IMPORTANT
When draining the oil on the Briggs 18h.p or 16 h.p V Twin engines, it is advisable to
remove it from the drain plug located between the engine and transmission (same
side as the oil filter). To provide a good view of the draining area and avoid any
spills into the lower body, it is best to remove the driven clutch and drive belt as well.
Remove the clamp securing the brake cooling duct to its mounting bracket and tilt it
up and out of the line of view of the drain plug area. Position the container beneath
the drain plug and remove the plug. Refer to Removing the Drive Belt and
Removing the Driven Clutch in section CS of this service guide if necessary.
During the initial engine break-in period, change the oil after the first 8 hours of operation
for Briggs & Stratton and 20 hours of operation for the Kawasaki. After the break-in
period, change the engine oil every 50 operating hours, or more frequently if the vehicle is
operated in dusty or dirty conditions.
Changing Engine Oil
Draining the Engine Oil
Each engine is equipped with a drain plug for draining the oil. The drain plug location for
the Kawasaki FD620D and Kohler Aegis engines is beneath the driver clutch. Photo EN-
2a Remove the drive belt for easier access to the drain plug.
1.
Start and warm up the engine so the oil will drain easily.
3.
Place a suitable container under oil drain of engine and remove drain plug with a
wrench: an 8 point 7/16" square socket for Briggs & Stratton engines or a 21mm
socket for Kawasaki engines.
2.
Level the vehicle so the oil will drain completely.
The oil drain plug on the Briggs and Stratton engine is located at both the front and rear of
the engine block. The rear plug on the Briggs & Stratton engine is the recommended
choice for draining the oil (same side as the oil filter). See IMPORTANT on the following
page.
