Manual

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Oil Drain Sleeve
Figure 13
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.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/
Owner Manual packed with your unit for information
regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/
Owner Manual packed with your unit for information
regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
AirCleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/
air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs &
Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit.
Fuel Filter
Service the fuel filter, if so equipped, as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner 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
for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Lubrication
Engine
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.
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with
your unit.
RearWheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles
once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well
with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
FrontAxles
Each end of the tractor's front pivot bar may be
equipped with a grease fitting. If so equipped, lubricate
with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
operation.
PivotPoints& Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
clutch-brake pedal and lift linkage at least once a
season with light oil.
SteeringShaftandGear
Lubricate teeth of steering gears with automotive multi-
purpose grease after every 25 hours of operation or
once a season. See Figure 14.
Steering Shaft and Gear
Figure 14
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