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23
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Make sure the oil drain sleeve is securely in place under
the drain casting on the engine.
6. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable
container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz (1.82 liter).
NOTE: Non-recessed oil drain plugs can be removed with either
a 10 mm wrench or socket. Recessed oil drain plugs will require a
3/8” ratchet extension for removal.
7. Tip the riding mower slightly in the direction of the suitable
container to aid in fully draining all of the oil from the engine.
WARNING
Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel
from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
8. Replace the oil drain plug and tighten. Be careful not to
overtighten the oil drain plug.
9. Refill the engine with new oil as instructed in the Engine
Operator’s Manual packed with your riding mower.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your
riding mower for information regarding the quantity and proper
viscosity of motor oil.
Oil Drain Port (If equipped)
WARNING
If the riding mower has been recently run, the engine,
muffler, and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and
can cause burns to the skin. Let the engine cool for at least
five minutes. Exercise caution to avoid burns.
NOTE:
The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval.
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
1. Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The
oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities. Use
care to avoid burns from hot oil.
2. Open the riding mower’s hood and locate the oil drain port on
the side of the engine.
3. Place an appropriate oil collection container with at least a
64 oz (1.82 liter) capacity below the opening of the oil drain
tube, to collect the used oil. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick
from the oil fill tube.
4. Open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to
expose the drain port. See Figure 27.
Clear Oil Drain
Tube
Rotate Counter-clockwise to open
Rotate Counter-clockwise to open
Open
Open
Closed
Closed
Figure 27
5. Push the oil drain tube (packed with this manual) onto the
oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the tube into an
appropriate oil collection container with at least a 64 oz (1.82
liter) capacity to collect the used oil.
6. The engine is equipped with a twist-and-pull drain port.
Turn the oil drain valve 1⁄4-turn counter-clockwise, then
pull outward to begin draining oil. After the oil has finished
draining, push the end of the oil drain valve back in and turn
1⁄4-turn clockwise to close the oil drain. Re-cap the end of the
oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the drain port.
7. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil as
instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual.
8. Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick.
NOTE: Place an absorbent towel beneath the oil filter to keep oil
off the engine pulley.
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 Engine
Operator’s Manual packed with your riding mower.
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 Axles
Each end of the riding mower’s front pivot bar may be equipped
with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25
hours of riding mower operation.
Steering Rack & Pinion
Once per season or every 25 hours of operation, it will be
necessary to lubricate the steering rack and pinion gear (a)
located under the front of the riding mower. Using standard
automotive grease, apply grease to the front side and rear side of
the steering rack and pinion gear (a), as indicated in Figure 28.
(a)
Figure 28
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