SERVICE ENGINE 5. Install dipstick. Briggs and Stratton Engines: Install and tighten dipstick. Kohler Engines: Install dipstick in tube, but do not tighten it. Let dipstick threads rest on top of tube, turn cap counterclockwise until it “clicks” or starts to engage threads. C 6. Remove dipstick. B Picture Note: Model 17.542 used for photo purposes. MX10525 5. Rotate and remove drain cap (B) and drain oil into oil drain pan. Allow oil to drain completely. 6. Remove dipstick (A). M88476 7. Replace oil filter (C), if equipped. 7. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks. a. Wipe dirt from around oil filter (C). b. Place a drain pan or funnel under filter tray. 8.
If oil level is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Do not overfill. c. Remove old filter and wipe off filter tray. d. Put a light coat of fresh, clean oil on the filter gasket. 9. Install and tighten dipstick. Lower hood. e. Install replacement oil filter by turning oil filter to the right (clockwise) until the rubber gasket contacts filter base. Tighten filter an additional one-half turn. 8. Install drain cap. 9. Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Use approximately the amount of oil listed below. Do not overfill. 10.Install dipstick. Service Engine - 33 C A 1 2 S MX10526 3 Picture Note: Model 17.542 used for photo 4 purposes. 4.
Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Change the oil more often if the vehicle is used in extreme conditions: • Extremely dusty conditions. • Frequent slow or low-speed operation. • Frequent short trips.