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Deck
Stabilizer
Bracket
Deck
FRONT TO REAR
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
WARNING:
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual (or Kohler engine's Owner's Manual) for
engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or
Kohler engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your
unit. Follow the instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE:
Depending on the engine model found on your
tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor's side
panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).
•
Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 12.
•
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 12.
•
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 great enough to collect the used oil
(approximately 64 oz.).
•
Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 12.
Lock
Nuts
Jam
Nuts
Before
performing
B
SIDE TO SIDE
Figure 11
•
Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
any
in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual (or Kohler 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.
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Fill Tube
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/
IMPORTANT:
Owner Manual (or Kohler engine's Owner's Manual)
packed with your unit for information regarding the
quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
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Adjustment Gear
Hex Cap Screw
Protective Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Oil Drain Valve
Drain Port
Figure 12
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