Maintenance
3.Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
4.Clean the area around the drain plug and on the machine frame. Place a pan underneath machine directly below the drain hole in the frame as shown in Figure 26 and Figure 27.
5.Remove the oil drain plug (Figure 26 and Figure 27). Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick (Figure 25).
Figure 26
Briggs & Stratton engine
1. Oil drain | 3. Pan |
2.Oil drain plug
Figure 27
Kohler Command engine
1. | Oil drain hose | 3. Pan |
2. | Oil drain plug |
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Figure 28
1. Oil filter | 2. Gasket |
6.Be sure to allow ample time for complete drainage.
7.Remove the old filter and wipe off the mounting pad (Figure 28).
8.When the oil has drained completely, install the oil drain plug. Tighten the plug to 14
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
9.Apply a thin film of clean oil to the rubber gasket on the new filter.
10.Install the replacement oil filter to the mounting pad. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the pad, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (Figure 28).
11.Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler
12.Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into place.
13.Check the oil level (Figure 25); refer to Checking the Oil Level.
14.Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full mark. Do Not overfill.
15.Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into place.
16.Start the engine and check for leaks.
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