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6. Use a 10 mm wrench or socket and open the valve
approximately 4 turns in the counterclockwise
direction. Allow 10 minutes for engine oil to
adequately drain.
7. After the oil is drained, close the valve by twisting
clockwise.
8. Once the valve is closed, carefully remove the oil drain
hose and clean up any spilled oil.
IMPORTANT: All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off
of the engine plate, engine exhaust system, and
muffler guard before operating the machine.
9. Clean the oil drain hose and store it appropriately.
Engine Air Filter
Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Maintenance
Schedule shown elsewhere in this manual.
A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment on
these mowers and supplies clean combustion air to the
engine. Figure 5-4, Figure 5-5, & Figure 5-6
These mowers are equipped with a safety filter. The filter
element slides over the safety filter. Figure 5-8
The safety element does not require servicing unless it
becomes contaminated with dirt or moisture.
Vanguard engine (EFI) shown
A. Oil drain valve B. Drain hose
Figure 5-3
Vanguard engine (non EFI) shown
A. Pre-cleaner
B. Canister
C. Dust cap
D. Clamps
Figure 5-4
Vanguard engine (EFI) shown
A. Pre-cleaner
B. Canister
C. Dust cap
D. Clamp
Figure 5-5