21
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Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick
from the oil fill tube. See Figure 22.
Figure 22
•
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 22.
•
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 of no less than 64 oz.
•
Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil.
•
Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual (or Tecumseh 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.
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/
Owner Manual (or Tecumseh engine’s Owner’s
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 (or Tecumseh
engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your unit.
Fuel Filter
Service the fuel filter, if so equipped, as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or
Tecumseh engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your
unit.
Spark Plug(s)
The spark plug(s) 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
(or Tecumseh engine’s Owner’s 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 (or
Tecumseh engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your
unit.
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 Axles
Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar may be
equipped with a grease fitting. If so equipped, lubricate
with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
operation.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
clutch-brake pedal and lift linkage at least once a
season with light oil.
Steering Shaft and Gear
Lubricate teeth of steering gears with automotive multi-
purpose grease after every 25 hours of operation or
once a season. See Figure 23.
Figure 23
Drain Port
Fill Tube
Steering Shaft and Gear
