122832 5-1 REV A
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
General Engine Maintenance
Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in
and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner’s
Manual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing,
lubricating oil levels with quality and viscosity recommenda-
tions, bolt torques, etc. The engine warranty is backed by the
manufacturer. Special attention should be paid to applicable
data which will not be duplicated here.
Engine Oil and Filter
Check the engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of opera-
tion. The mower must be level when checking the oil. Refer to
the Engine Owner’s Manual and maintenance schedule for oil
recommendation and capacities.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
operation and per the engine manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions after that. Change the engine oil more frequently if
operating in extremely dirty conditions. IMPORTANT: When
removing the oil filter take precautions to minimize oil spill-
age on the engine plate, engine exhaust system, and muffler
guard.
Draining the Engine Oil:
1. Locate the oil drain valve on the engine. Figure 5-1 or
Figure 5-2
2. Position a suitable oil drain container under the
machine below the oil drain valve.
3. Twist the valve counterclockwise to open the valve.
Allow 10 minutes for engine oil to adequately drain.
4. After oil is drained, close the valve by twisting it clock-
wise.
5. Once the valve is closed, clean up any spilled oil.
All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off of the When
removing the oil filter take precautions to minimize oil spill-
age on the engine plate, engine exhaust system, and muffler
guard before operating the machine.
Engine Air Filter
These mowers come equipped with two different styles of
air filters; integrated or canister. The required servicing for
these two filter types is different from one to the other. Refer
to the following for the one appropriate for your mower.
Integrated type
Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Maintenance
Schedule shown elsewhere in this manual. Figure 5-3
Allow the engine to cool before changing the
engine oil. If the engine has been running, use cau-
tion when changing the engine oil as it will be very
hot. You should wear the appropriate protective
gear to avoid being burned or exposed to engine
oil.
Kawasaki engines
A. Oil drain valve
Figure 5-1
Kohler engines
A. Oil drain valve
Figure 5-2
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