MTD 660 Operator's Manual page 21

Oil Drain Sleeve
Figure 22
• Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable
container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.
• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual (or Tecumseh 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.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/
IMPORTANT:
Owner Manual (or Tecumseh engine's Owner's
Manual) packed with your unit for information regarding
the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
Changing Engine Oil
( with an oil drain valve
models equipped
NOTE:
Depending on your tractor's engine make &
model, it may be necessary to remove the tractor's side
panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).
• Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick
from the oil fill tube. See Figure 23.
• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 23.
• 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 of no less than 64 oz.
• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil.
• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual (or Tecumseh engine's Owner's Manual)
packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
Oil Sump
•
IMPORTANT:
Owner Manual (or Tecumseh engine's Owner's
Manual) packed with your unit for information regarding
the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/
air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs &
Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Tecumseh
engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your unit.
Fuel Filter
Service the fuel filter, if so equipped, as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or
Tecumseh engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your
)
unit.
Spark Plug(s)
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
(or Tecumseh engine's Owner's Manual) for correct
plug type and gap specifications.
Lubrication
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or
Tecumseh engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your
unit.
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Fill Tube
Drain Port
Figure 23
Refill the engine with new motor oil.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.