Briggs & Stratton SZC operating instructions Engine OIL, Engine Fuel System

Section 7

4.Fill the reservoir to the full tab below the filler neck with SAE 20W50 motor oil.

5.Replace the reservoir fill cap. Start the engine and drive forward and backward for two minutes. Check the oil level in the reservoir. If necessary, add oil to the reservoir.

C. Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter Element

The hydraulic oil filter should be changed after every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first.

1.Remove the oil filter element (Figure 7-3, Page 32) and properly discard it. Fill the new filter with clean SAE 20W50 engine oil and install the filter. Hand tighten only.

2.Run the engine at idle speed with the speed control lever in neutral for five minutes.

3.Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank. It must be 3-1/4" inches from the top of the filler neck. If necessary, add SAE 20W50 motor oil.

7.4 ENGINE OIL

A. Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level

The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower.

B. Changing Engine Crankcase Oil

After the first 20 hours of operation, change the engine crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter, change the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation or bi-weekly, whichever occurs first. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower for instructions.

ENGINE OIL	ENGINE OIL
FILTER	FILLER

ENGINE OIL	SZC 2005 EOFD
DRAIN PLUG

Figure 7-5 Kawasaki Engine Oil Fill/Dipstick,

Filter and Drain Plug Locations

C. Changing Engine Oil Filter

After the first 10 hours of operation, replace the engine oil filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 hours of operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions.

-NOTE-

The engine oil filter for the Honda engine is supplied by Scag Power Equipment. Use only the part number listed in the illustrated parts list of this manual when replacing.

7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM

To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refueling.

A. Filling the Fuel Tank

Fill the fuel tank at the beginning of each operating day to within 1 inch below the filler neck. Do not overfill. Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87.

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

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