Changing the Oil in a Riding Lawn Mower
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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This video from Sears PartsDirect shows how to change the oil in a riding lawn mower. You should change riding mower oil at least once a year to keep your engine running efficiently. We walk you through the process so that you can keep your engine in good shape.
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It felt like my papa walked me through this and I love that. I got my papa’s mower when he passed away so now I’m fixing it up.
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hows papas mower doing
That was nice I miss mine to
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
The main info I needed was how to open the plug. Push in - Turn Counter Clockwise - Pull out. Thanks!!!
This man is a national, well I'm Canadian -- This man is an INTERNATIONAL treasure.
Bien sur!
This guy saved my life. I wish he was my dad.
Wayne is the man! So many great videos...this guy is a legend.
Great instruction, easy to understand. Thank you so much for making this!
I am very impressed. This is a great how to video.
Push in, turn counterclockwise and pull out. Got it.
It's weird seeing a mower so clean though.
I miss my Craftsman tractor. Ran great over 20 years, deck finally rusted out. Gave it to a friend in exchange for painting my shed. Bought a Husqvarna with a fabricated steel deck.
Fair winds and following seas to all.
I have changed oil in cars, trucks, lawn mowers, etc and have never taken out the key or removed the spark plug wire and in all those years none of the machines have ever spontaneously started while I was working on them.
RR67890 The only reason why they say that is so sears does not get sued
I unplug the spark plug if I'm changing a blade or if it's a mower with a drain plug near the blade, you never know, might accidentally compression start it or with electric or mechanical start even more dangerous. Especially if it's a used mower, I've seen a lot with the engine brake faulty, safety seat unplugged etc. You have to be careful cleetus might of jerry rigged it to start by touching these 2 wires and next thing you know your hand is off. Lol
brilliant video, clear and practical, thanks very much!
I could not have asked for a better explanation, thanks heaps.
Rick from downunder
Awesome video. Thanks for posting. 😀 You made everything crystal clear in your detailed directions. Many thanks!
My kids and wife thought he sounded like “Mater” or Larry the Cable guy. Thanks for the instructions!
This video is pretty darn useful!
Thanks! Glad we could help.
Nice video with clear explanations!
thank you , great instructions
Such a helpful video!! Thanks a lot!!
I love seeing this guy
Thankyou mate. Understood exactly what ti do.
Perfect, thank you!!
Very helpful
Thank you Sir. Excellent explanation
Thank you very much for the excellent and straight to the point video!!
Thanks ! This video very helpful!
Very helpful buddy thanks
Great video Wayne!!
What type of oil filter do you use for a craftsman mower? It looks smaller than the ones in cars and in farm tractors.
briggs or fram make filters for mowers typically. i use a fram ph 8170 for mine but every mower is different. they're about half the size of a car filter or in some cases even smaller
Well this video showed me how the parking brake works. Lol
Excellent video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
This guy is awesome,,
Would really help if there was an engine hour meter
Excellent Video instruction!!!
I put AMSOIL in my lawnmower. It runs OK.
good video
Very well described 👏 👌
This was good thanks
thank you
It does help. Thank you!🇺🇸
thank u for your videos.....
Please help me how to change oil for R1500 model
Great video. Straight and to the point.
What is the purpose or removing the spark plug wire?
i believe its a safety to ensure the mower can not start . they usually recommend it when changing the blades because if the mower starts somehow and the blades engage you could lose a finger or an arm. odds of it happening are pretty slim either way but safety first eh?
Why do you have to take the spark wire off first to change the oil?
very helpful video
Can I use the sae 30 in winter I am in Michigan
Good Video Thanks A Lot!!
How do you keep grass clipping and dust and dirt from blowing up though the mower deck on a 210???
Grass clippings can build up on the underside of the mower deck and prevent grass from discharging out the side of the deck properly. You may need to remove the deck and thoroughly clean it. Here's a video that shows how to remove the deck: ua-cam.com/video/PDeW2-iI7Bc/v-deo.html That video also shows how to replace a blade. Check the condition of the mower blades because a damaged blade may also prevent grass from discharging out the side port of the deck as well. You may also consider using this deck coating spray to treat the bottom of the mower deck so grass discharges properly: www.searspartsdirect.com/product/68mk3oxn7b-0071-071/id-mo-deck We hope these tips help. If you need further assistance, let us know.
Is this the same process for a hydrostatic engine? Specifically for the yt4500? The manual seems to indicate yes, but the internets are giving me conflicting information.
The Craftsman YT4500 lawn tractor models use various types of engines so follow the instructions in the owner’s manual to change the engine oil. Our video shows how to change the oil in a common Briggs & Stratton engine used in some types of Craftsman YT4500 lawn tractors.
NICE VIDEO
Remember home owners, every 50 hours. Not every 50 years
Thanks nice video
3:46 Car dipsticks usually have "full" or "hot" and "cold" lines on the dip stick. I see two holes there. Is one for when the engine is cold and the other for when it is warm? Could you explain a little more where the oil should be on this mower's dipstick? Thanks.
The engine manufacturer (Briggs & Stratton) doesn't give "hot" and "cold" lines on the dipstick for the engine shown in the video. For the engine shown in the video, the "full" mark is even with the upper hole in the dipstick. The operator's manual for the engine instructs owners to fill the engine with oil to that full mark. If you have a different type of engine, follow the owner's manual or engine operator's manual instructions for properly checking oil using the dipstick. We hope this information helps. If you need more help, let us know and provide us with the model number of your riding mower and the engine model number as well.
what is the Inner Diameter of the tube? I lost mine and need a new one.
I wish they would answer your question. I need this info also.
@@jaywholoveseveryone1721 it's 1/2 inch ID. I later found this out.
@@Gutch220 Thanks so much 💖💖
My mower is a craftsman t210 and I just changed the oil and it idles low and has no power
Why take out the key and set the beak and remove the spark plug wires . Seems useless to me I don’t do that on my truck so why this . Only thing I was concerned about was the weird plug thanks for that
Why did he put Quaker State automotive oil 10W-40 in that? Why didn't he use Briggs and Stratton 4 cycle SAE 30 (part number: 100028)? Is there a difference in getting 30 weight from the automotive section and this B&S 4 cycle 30 weight? What oil should be used and why?
You can use any oil that meets the specifications called for in the owner's manual for your mower or engine. There's hardly any difference between the B&S 4-cycle 30 weight and automotive SAE 30 oil.
@@searspartsdirect - Thanks for the reply. On a side note. I’ve got a whole garage full of craftsman tools and automotive equipment that I’ve bought over the years. Sadly I’m buying my tools and garage accessories elsewhere now.
Can you get your filter from Advance auto parts? Also, where did that tube come from? I don't recall getting one with mine. Thanks for the video and answering my question.
We don't think that Advance Auto Parts carries the riding mower engine filters. The drain tube is typically included in the accessory bag with the riding mower. You can order a replacement tube here: www.searspartsdirect.com/product/8751fh9w66-0071-917/id-148456
how would you tighten the drain plug? I'm having to replace the one on mine
The oil drain plug on a riding mower engine often has a square indention at the top. The square tip of a socket extension fits into the square indention in the plug to tighten the drain plug.
If the drain plug on your engine differs, let us know the model number of your riding mower or engine.
I overfillled my riding mower and the whole block got white smoke. The fire department actually came. My question is if i take some oill out will i be ok? Nomore smoke?
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What is the size of the drain tube/hose @0:51? Thanks!
The oil drain tube that we use in the video has ½-inch inside diameter and 10-inch length.
I have done exactly as shown BUT no oil comes out. YES I did turn the yellow part counter-clockwise. My dip stick shows oil is full but needs to be changed. WHY is it stuck? I live in Texas and for 3 months no mowing. I have mowed now 4 times but need to change it. The opening has been open for 2 hours...PLEASE ADVISE. Thank you.
Make sure you remove the dipstick when draining the oil. If the oil won't drain with the dipstick removed, then the drain valve could be clogged or defective. To drain the oil, you can remove the drain valve. Oil will drain onto the riding mower frame and the process will likely be messy. You can order a new drain valve with hose here: www.searspartsdirect.com/product/52m99jzb1k-0071-500/id-5401k . We hope this information helps. If you need further assistance, let us know.
@@searspartsdirect Thank you for your help. I got my pliers and pulled the drain vale really hard and that did the trick. I guess these valves get stuck sometimes and you need more then just fingers to turn it AND pull it out. Be well, Kelly😊
My lawn mower is idling low all of a sudden. Any thoughts why that would be happening
Check the air filter and replace it if it’s dirty. A clogged air filter can cause low idle speed. Replace the fuel filter if you haven’t changed it in the last year or two. A clogged fuel filter will cause the engine from idling properly. If you haven’t used the lawn tractor for a while and the fuel is over 6 months old, replace the fuel in the tank with fresh fuel. Stale gasoline can cause low engine idle. If those tips don’t help, you may need to clean the carburetor as shown in this video: www.searspartsdirect.com/repair-guide/riding-mower-and-tractor/how-to-rebuild-a-carburetor-in-a-riding-lawn-mower.html. Sometimes it’s easier to replace the carburetor instead of cleaning it. Here’s a video that shows how to replace the carburetor: www.searspartsdirect.com/repair-guide/riding-mower-and-tractor/how-to-replace-a-carburetor-in-a-riding-lawn-mower.html. To order parts for the engine on most lawn tractors, you’ll need to find the engine model number in the lawn tractor parts diagram and then use the engine model number to look up parts for the engine. You can order parts from here: www.searspartsdirect.com/. If you need more help, let us know the model number of your lawn tractor and additional details about the engine idling problem.
Mine does the same thing did you figure it out I just changed my oil
I have a craftsman mower with one of these engines. It’s a 2006-7 model year with the intek 540cc and has been reliable to this day but it is an absolute pain in the ass to change the oil on. Same process as in this video but the design of this drain system is horrible. Not all the oil ever comes out, and that’s with the engine having run so it’s warm, nice and runny and with the dipstick open. I have to manually turn the top of the engine with my hands to puke the rest of the oil out and then when my empty container has been filled with about the amount the engine is supposed to have and nothing else comes out I then close it all up do the filter and then fill it up with oil. Took a while to get it right but even the amount it’s supposed to take caused blow by the first couple oil changes i did almost as if the label on the inside of the hood is wrong from the factory.
PYT9000 Why would the monitor oil light begin flashing when there is oil to correct level? Oil was changed last month inc. filter and no monitor light until now.
The sensor or the control module could be faulty. Let us know the model number of your Craftsman PYT9000 and we'll try to provide troubleshooting and repair advice to help you fix this issue.
Also, I have had two riding mowers now, and every time I try to twist the drain and pull out it comes all the way off and I still have a mess.
You could unscrew the piece of crap drain plug and go to hardware store and buy a piece of galvanized pipe/nipple with the same threads that is long enough to come out a little from the engine but not long enough to be in the way. Screw a pipe cap on one end and screw the other end into the engine. Or if you want you can tightly screw one end tight into the engine and tighten a 90 at the other end facing down angled however you want to drain wherever you want it to drain. Then add a short pipe nipple to the 90 with a cap on the end of it. When you want to drain the oil use a pipe wrench or vice grips/ channel locks to hold the nipple in place while unscrewing the cap.
I bought a used mower. So I didn’t have the clear tube. What simile is that clear tube?
Here's a link for that part: www.searspartsdirect.com/product/8751fh9w66-0071-917/id-148456 . We don't have the exact dimensions but it appears to be a 10-inch length of ½-inch tubing.
Oil capacity????
Whats the purpose of the gloves he was wearing, and what kind are they?
The work gloves protect his hands from scratches. He's wearing Ansell HyFlex gloves.
Why are we removing the spark plug
For safety, we recommending disconnecting the spark plug wire as directed in the owner’s manual for the Briggs & Stratton engine when changing the oil.
Bahaha
Because the company legal department says so!
where did you buy the drain valve, lawn mower comes with a bolt and is a mess every time for oil change
The engine shown in the video has that drain valve installed as original equipment. Let us know the model number of your engine and we'll check for a drain valve that may be available to fit your engine.
@@searspartsdirect is a CRAFTMAN - T1600 Riding Lawn Mower. Model: 247.203742 Serial: 1A285B70231.
Engine Model: 33R877
type: G1
Im not sure but between the model number and type number is this 0007.
@@balmoreCruz Thanks for providing that model number information. The oil drain hose listed for Briggs & Stratton engine model 33R877-0007-G1 is part 594200 (www.searspartsdirect.com/product/21ib880hox-0071-500/id-594200 NOTE: The parts image we currently have associated with that part isn't accurate-we're correcting that image). To connect that drain hose, you'll need drain hose connector part 796532 (www.searspartsdirect.com/product/31hxldpam6-0071-500/id-796532 ). To connect that drain hose, you'll need to allow the engine to cool and remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil. Clean the threads on the engine then install the connector. Install the drain hose on the connector. Note: The hose typically clips on the blower housing to hold the oil drain hose in the upright position but your engine's blower housing may not have that clip. You may need to find a way to tie that clip up using a wire tie or some other means to secure that oil drain hose when operating the mower. Here's a link for the engine operating manual that shows that oil drain hose attached to the engine: bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocumentDisplay/default.aspx?filename=rknsFPWadsv1JAxB91ObQ The oil drain valve shown in the video is part 951-10517a ( www.searspartsdirect.com/product/4egfrwz48f-0071-247/id-951-10517a ). The hose associated with that drain valve is part 148456 ( www.searspartsdirect.com/product/8751fh9w66-0071-917/id-148456 ). We're not sure whether that drain will fit on your engine model. You could try it. If it fits, that drain valve would be better to install than the drain hose unless you have a clip on the blower housing to attach the drain hose designed to fit your engine. We hope this information helps. If you need further assistance, let us know.
Helpful but not what I needed. Is there oil in the steering clutches on a zero turn riding mower?
Mine has a plug. Big mess to do oil change
i know a company called drainzit makes a hose that threads into the block to make oil changes easier. its a heat rated hose so you can leave it attached year after year without too much problems.
No Fr. If he ever watches this video. Thank you. Felt like gpa explaining for a group
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What if you have an old craftsman serial #09 1211 ZA 54073 Model #31C707
Here's a link to a Briggs & Stratton webpage that has the Operator's Manual for the engine in that Craftsman riding mower: www.briggsandstratton.com/na/en_us/support/manuals/results.multiStepManualSearch.html?searchrequested=31C707-0230-E1 . Follow the instructions in that Operator's Manual to change the oil in that engine. We hope this information helps. If you need further assistance, let us know.
You never mentioned replacing the FUEL FILTER at the same time as your Oil Filter & Air Filter! Oh, and what about replacing those Spark Plugs, too. What about using your Quart Plastic Bottle w/ a special cut out to capture the Oil from underneath your Oil Filter so you don't have a mess? Laying the Quart Plastic Bottle flat and cutting the bottle in half from the bottom side 1/3 of the way up the side of the bottle gives you a perfect bailing funnel to capture the oil. Try it, you'll be glad you did.
Fuel filter and spark plug should last you more than one season.
Although this video only covers the oil change, our tune-up video covers the fuel filter and spark plugs: www.searspartsdirect.com/article/how-to-tune-up-a-riding-lawn-mower-video.html.
We appreciate your tips on avoiding an oily mess when removing the oil filter. Those are helpful.
Those are completely different items that have completely different wear-times than oil....
Change oil
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