DR PILOT - Removing and Replacing Engine Oil

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REMOVING AND REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL
Refer to page 22 as well as the Engine Operator Manual for Engine Procedures for removing and replacing the oil.
Note: Be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in the disposing of the used oil.
Replacing the Wheels
Tools Needed:
 Locking Pliers or Needle Nose Pliers.
 Jack and Stand
1. Jack up the Frame and support it with Blocks or a Jack Stand so the Wheel is
off the ground.
2. Remove the Cotter Pin with Locking Pliers or Needle Nose Pliers (Figure 90).
3. Remove the Large Washer and Wheel.
4. Install the new Wheel.
5. Install the Large Washer and secure with the Cotter Pin (bend the ends of the
Cotter Pin to lock it onto the Axle.
Impeller Maintenance
An Impeller Tool is provided in case you ever need to remove the Impeller for
service. Simply remove the Bolt and Washer holding the Impeller onto the
Engine Shaft and thread the Impeller Tool into the Impeller until it releases
from the Engine (Figure 91).
Figure 90
Washer
Cotter Pin
Before performing any maintenance, repairs, or inspection, you must first shut off the mower and leaf and lawn vacuum engines,
wait five minutes for all parts to stop and cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire of the leaf and lawn vacuum.
Impeller
Tool
Figure 91
Impeller