Changing the Engine Oil
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating
hours; change it yearly thereafter.
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 11.
1. Remove the
dipstick.
2. Tip the mower
onto its side (with
the air filter up) to
drain the used oil
out through the oil
fill tube.
3. Slowly pour oil into
the oil fill tube until the
oil level reaches the Full
line on the dipstick. Do
not overfill. (Max. fill:
20 oz., type: SAE 30W
detergent oil with an API
service classification of
SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or
higher.)
4. Install the dipstick securely.
5. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
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Lubricating the Wheel
Gears
1. Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and
remove the rear wheels.
2. Apply a lubricating
oil to the inner and outer
sides of the gear as
shown.
3. Install the rear wheels.
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