DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 32)

28 DR ® VERSA-PRO ™ Z-MOWER
Removing the Engine Oil and Filter
WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,
SET THE PARKING BRAKE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S).
NOTE: Drain the oil when the Engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
Tools and Supplies Needed:
•
Oil Filter Wrench (obtainable from a local auto parts or hardware store)
•
Rags and a suitable container for used oil
•
SAE 30 High Detergent Oil
Manually:
1. On the left side of the Engine, there is a Quick Release Valve. Attach the
Plastic Hose provided to the Quick Release Valve and drain the oil into a
suitable oil receptacle.
2. The Engine Oil Filter is located on the Right side of the Engine (Figure 11).
Using an Oil Filter Wrench, or grasping the Oil Filter firmly with your hand,
unscrew the Oil Filter counterclockwise from the Engine. BE SURE THAT THE
OLD FILTER GASKET COMES OFF WITH THE FILTER.
3. Wipe the mounting base for the Oil Filter with a clean cloth.
4. Apply a thin coat of clean motor oil to the new Oil Filter Gasket. DO NOT USE
GREASE.
5. Line up the threads carefully to avoid cross threading and screw the new Oil
Filter on until the Filter Gasket contacts the base, and then tighten the Oil Filter
3/4 to 1 turn. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
6. Replace the oil by following the instructions on page 15.
7. Reattach the Spark Plug Wire(s).
NOTE: Be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in the disposing of the
used oil.
Alternate Method:
1. Remove the Oil Fill Cap and vacuum the oil from the Engine through the Oil Fill Tube using a Vacuum
Oil Drainer.
2. Remove and replace the Oil Filter per steps 2 through 5 above.
3. Replace the oil by following the instructions on page 15.
NOTE: Be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in the disposing of the used oil.
Figure 11
Oil Filter