Changing The Engine Oil And Filter (All Other Models) - Simplicity Cobalt Series Operator's Manual

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7. Remove the cap from the drain spout of the oil drain
valve.
8. To operate the oil drain valve, turn counter-clockwise to
open and drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
9. After the engine oil has drained, turn the oil drain valve
clockwise to close and re-install the cap on the oil drain
valve.
10. Pour oil into the engine oil fill (F, Figure 26). The remote
oil tank is designed to hold 5 qt (4,73 L) of engine oil.
11. Install the engine oil dipstick (A, Figure 28) into the tank
by pressing down firmly with your hand. The engine oil
dipstick has a detent (B) and it must snap into place on
the lip (C) of the tank housing so that the dipstick is fully
installed into the tank. This action requires moderate
force.
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12. Remove the engine oil dipstick and check the oil level.
Maximum oil level is the "FULL" line (G, Figure 26) on the
dipstick. If the oil level is at or below the "ADD 1 QT." line
(H), add more oil.
13. Re-install the dipstick.
14. Install a new engine oil filter by lowering it into the engine
oil fill and then turning clockwise a 1/4 turn (I).
15. Close the oil fill cover.
16. Start and run the engine. As the engine warms up, check
for oil leaks.
17. Stop the engine and check oil level. Add more if
necessary.
18. If desired, a new self-locking tie can be installed to keep
the oil fill cover securely closed.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (All
Other Models)
This series of mower also features a Briggs & Stratton
Vanguard Series (A, Figure 29) engine.
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