Changing The Oil; Draining The Oil; Changing The Oil Filter - Snapper 360Z Zero Turn Rider Operator's Manual

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Changing The Oil

Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be disposed
of properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with
your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe
disposal/recycling facilities.

Draining The Oil

1. With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark plug
wire (A, Figure 21) and keep it away from the spark plug.
2. Remove the dipstick (B, Figure 21).
Standard Oil Drain Plug
1. Remove the oil drain plug (C, Figure 21). Drain the oil into
an approved container.
2. After the oil has drained, install and tighten the oil drain
plug.
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Optional Quick Oil Drain
1. Disconnect the oil drain hose (H, Figure 22) from the side
of the engine.
2. Turn and remove the oil drain cap (I, Figure 22). Carefully
lower the quick oil drain (H) into an approved container (J).
3. After the oil has drained, install the oil drain cap. Attach the
oil drain hose to the side of the engine.
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Changing The Oil Filter

For replacement intervals, see Maintenance Schedule.
1. Drain the oil from the engine. See Draining The Oil .
2. Remove the oil filter (K, Figure 23) and dispose of properly.
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3. Before installing the new oil filter, lightly lubricate the oil
filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
4. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the oil
filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4 turns.
5. Add oil. See Operation - Check Oil Level .
6. Start and run the engine. As the engine warms up, check
for oil leaks.
7. Stop the engine and check the oil level.
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