Changing the Oil in a Riding Lawn Mower 

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That was nice I miss mine to

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Thanks! Glad we could help.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PDeW2-iI7Bc.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.

The oil drain tube that we use in the video has ½-inch inside diameter and 10-inch length.

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.

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

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.

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😊

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.

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.

The work gloves protect his hands from scratches. He's wearing Ansell HyFlex gloves.

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.

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I wish they would answer your question. I need this info also.

@@jaywholoveseveryone1721 it's 1/2 inch ID. I later found this out.

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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.

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.

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.

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Because the company legal department says so!

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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....