Changing Engine Oil.16 - Snapper LT120G30DB Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
MODELS LT120G30DB, NLT120G30DB,
LT125G33DB & LT125G38DB
These models are equipped with 12 & 12 1/2 hp engines
which are furnishes with extended oil drains. See Figure
21.
Raise tractor hood and tilt it forward.
Disconnect spark plug wire. Secure wire away from spark
plug.
Put a brick or block of wood under deck wheel on opposite
side of oil drain.
Loosen oil fill cap on engine.
Place a 2 quart capacity flat container beneath end of oil
drain.
Remove oil plug.
Allow engine oil to drain completely.
After all oil has drained, replace oil plug and fill engine with
new motor oil as specified in Engine Owner's Manual.
MODELS LT140H33DBV, LT145H38DBV &
NLT145H38DBV
These models are equipped with 14 & 14 1/2 hp
engines which are furnished with Fastex™ oil drains. See
Figure 22.
Rotate drain body counterclockwise and pull out to open
drain.
Drain oil into a 2 quart container placed beneath end of oil
drain.
After all oil has drained, push drain body "IN" and rotate
clockwise to close. Push drain cover over drain nipple.
Fill engine with new motor oil as specified in Engine
Owner's Manual.
NOTE:
If the tractor's engine is equipped with an oil filter, change
at every oil change. Contact engine manufacturer dealer
for replacement filter for particular engine.
FIGURE 22
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