Product Manual

Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
This series of mower has different engine options: Briggs &
Stratton Commercial Turf (A, Figure 20) and Kawasaki (B).
Please reference figure 20 as the location of the components
listed for this procedure may vary by specific engine option.
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1. Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer to the
engine operator’s manual for oil and filter replacement
instructions.)
2. Remove the oil drain hose (C) from its storage position and
route the hose so that when the oil drain cap is removed the
oil can be drained into a small pan.
3. Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil.
Using the appropriate tools, remove the oil drain cap from
the oil drain hose and drain the engine oil.
4. After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil.
Reinstall the oil drain hose to its storage position so it is
retained during normal operation.
5. Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter (D).
Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one.
6. Add engine oil (refer to engine operator’s manual) in the fill
tube (E) and check the amount of oil in the engine using the
engine oil dipstick (F).
7. Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.
Engine Maintenance
For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please refer
to the engine operator's manual.
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester
Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect for damage
or carbon blockage. If replacement parts are required, make
sure to use only original equipment replacement parts.
WARNING
Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts or fire could result.
Check / Fill Transmission Oil
Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil
1. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. Locate the
transmission oil reservoirs (A, Figure 21). The oil should be
up to the "FULL COLD" mark (B). If the oil is below this level,
proceed to step #2.
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2. Before removing reservoir caps (C), make sure the area
around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is free
of dust, dirt, or other debris. Remove the reservoir cap.
3. Add oil up to the full cold mark.
4. Reinstall the reservoir caps.
Transmission Oil Filter Change
Change Interval: Every 200 Hours
Replacement Filter Number: 5101026X1
1. Locate the transmission oil filters (A, Figure 22) underneath
the rear of the machine on the transmissions.
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