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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.
ChangingEngineOil
(modelsequippedwith anoil drainvalve)
NOTE: Depending on your tractor's engine make &
model, it may be necessary to remove the tractor's side
panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).
• Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick
from the oil fill tube. See Figure 23.
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Drain Port
Figure 23
• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See.
• 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.
Spark Plug(s)
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a 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 place the PTO (blade
engage) lever in the BLADES STOP position,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
RearWheels
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.
FrontAxles
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.
SteeringShaftand Gear
Lubricate teeth of steering gears with automotive multi-
purpose grease after every 25 hours of operation or
once a season. See Figure 24.
Steering Shaft and Gear
Figure 24
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