Manual

SECTION8: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNTRACTOR
WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, always turn off
blades/PTO, move both control handles into
neutral position, stop engine and remove key
before dismounting.
Engine
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructedin
the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed
with your unit. Read and follow instructionscarefully.
ChangingEngine0il
Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 18.
Oil Fill Cap Protective Cap
Hose
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Drain Valve
Drain Port
NOTE: Single-cylinder engine shown.
Valvelocationwillvarywithengine style.
Figure 18
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 18.
Push the drain hose (packed with this manual) onto
the drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose
into an appropriate oil collection container with a
capacity great enough to collect the used oil
(approximately 48 oz. on single-cylinder engines
and 64 oz. on twin-cylinder engines).
Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 18.
Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
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 (48 oz. on
single-cylinder engines and 64 oz. on twin-cylinder
engines).
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/
Owner Manual packed with your unit for information
regarding the proper weight of motor oil.
AirCleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge
as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your unit.
SparkPlug(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
for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Cleaningthe EngineAndDeck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly. Do NOT allow grass, leaves, and dirt to
accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on
any other part of the machine, especially the pulleys
and other moving parts.
Clean the underside of the deck with a wisk broom,
scraper or forced air after each mowing.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer or garden
hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may
cause damage to electrical components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its
serviceability.
Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always turn off blades!PTO, move
both control handles into neutral position, stop
engine and remove key before dismounting.
HydrostaticTransmissions
Both hydrostatic transmissions are sealed at the
factory. The fluid levels can neither be checked, nor can
fluid be drained or added.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with
your unit.
PivotPoints& Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
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