How to change the oil in a Briggs & Stratton lawn mower engine
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- I'll show you how to change the oil in a Briggs and Stratton lawn mower engine. It is an easy task and will help keep your engine running for a long time.
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I love the fact you made this video, if it weren't for people like you that post videos about things that are not exactly trending, then learning new things wouldn't be so freaking easy. Thank you for taking the time to contribute your knowledge to me. God bless you and your family.
Jonny Blaze I wholeheartedly agree. Small Engine DIY thank you for this video.
@@IMGROWN3232 Yes, I feel the same. I made some jokes above, but I am thankful for this video. Even if it shows how to get oil all over your concrete, still better knowing what not to do.
As someone who lost their Dad young, this felt like listening to him explaining the process to me... I think it's the shoes/pants. I very much appreciate this!
I figured I've had my mower 16 years I guess I'll change the oil now
lmaooo me too
Same, they last so long anyway
😂 right‼️me too that’s why I’m here
So wow they last 16 years without oil change I'm golden lol I just brought one I be happy to get 5 years out of my mower from Walmart 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thanks to your video sir, I FIRST TIME changed my 2 lawnmowers oil. I could not see any kind of bolt to let the oil out from under the mowers. I tipped them over and did it that way. Easy to do. I can't believe my husband was taking them in for service to change the oil and paying all that money. Thank you much sir for taking the time to show people how to change the lawnmower oil. Saved me time & money.
Awesome. I'm glad the videos helped you out!
Not only did I learn how to change the oil on my mower, I got good vibes from your windchimes.
Thanks man. Was wondering there the drain plug was.
Remedy Sinclair 😂
I love the wind chimes brother lol
Remedy Sinclair I have not changed the oil from last 22 years. I may try replacing.Thanks
Never knew mowers had drain plugs, always just thought I had to tip it over and drain it out of the top. Thanks.
Same here.
As a fellow Texan, you better be under 10 years old posting a comment like that! Who done raised ya, boy!?
(Just busting your balls, fellow Tejano 😂)
The chimes in the background and your hand by the blades makes for a good horror movie.
Or, does he have some vicious man-eating bird in the background? That's what it sounded like to me.
I found it's easier using a disposable aluminum pan you can find in any grocery store. It's lower and I can bend it to pour in a container to drop off used oil at oil change place. I also lay a cheap tarp or drop cloth where I'm working.
I just tilt my mower over and drain out the 16 ounces tilting it to the extreme on its own weight will get almost all the oil out. Much easier than taking the drain bolt out which I used to do but it's a waste of time and much harder. Try tilting it on the left wheels. Works great. Small little container drains right into it no mess. Thanks for posting
Ok I like that idea better. Do the gas container need to be empty before I drain my oil?
@@msfiya251 ideally better but I have never really bothered and never experienced any gas leaks.
@@msfiya251 never had an issue. Do it when done mowing and mostly empty anyway
Supergenius!
Being easier I'll change it more often, I have my departed Grandfather's mower, I take good care of it
Good feeling using family heirloom & money saved not buying a new one every year like some folks do.
@@msfiya251 - take a zip lock and fasten the cap on with the sandwich bag on. Works great!!
Never seen a push mower like that in Australia, big wheels and single blade.
Cool 👍
It makes it much easier to turn, & handle in general.
Thank you for not only letting us know how to change the oil but also what type of oil we should use. Thank you
Glad I could help!
@@SmallEngineDIY dude, you live in Texas and the recommended viscosity in a hot country is Sae 40 and not Sae 30
I hopow when you were done with changing the oil you took the time to throw your dog's toy for him. 3 yrs later I comment after the fact but a great video. Just found out my mower has an oil plug under the mower. No more tipping it on the side to drain out. Great video btw. Also, if you spray easy off oven cleaner on the oil spots on the garage floor and wait 15 minutes and then spray off with garden hose. Works very well as I've done that to.
hopow=hope
Good tip.
Thank You I didn’t know how to change the oil in my briggs & Stratton lawnmower!
Glad to help
Thank you 🙏 very much. I thought that was the drain plug on my Briggs and just wanted to confirm it. Appreciate the time you took to make this video. Cheers
Had about same mower for 10 years. So, guess time to change it. Thank you for showing me. Very easy.
Haven't changed mine in 3yrs. Guess I am about due. 3yrs or 3K miles right?
I've had mine (like 20 probably). Just keep it. They last forever. I've got parts falling off mine, but it works good enough. I just tape stuff back on.
Your wind-chimes give your video an eerie feeling. Very 80's slasher movie.
Along with the vicious man-eating bird that needs a new victim's flesh ... he he he ...
i used to change it same way, but i seen others just tip it over and drain it thru the filler cap, been doing it a couple years now. less mess less work. thank you for your channel i enjoy seeing how you approach situations!
Alright Alright!
Our Briggs & Stratton mower has no drain plug underneath. The only way to drain it is through the filler cap. However the manual warns you not to tip the mower while you have gas in it. So you're supposed to wait till it's out of gas and then change the oil. Personally I'd rather have the drain plug... but I'm sure there are trade-offs.
I occasionally have to brush up on my basic knowledge of these things i sometimes forget important steps with my bad memory. Im glad this was easy to understand.
Thanks, I didn't know about the socket less insert for the plug and YES I too loved the chimes and the birds were awesome!!
New neighbor moved in, and she put chimes outside her door, and I don't like noise, or dogs barking, so when she went to work, I tossed them in the woods. Now its peaceful, and quiet like a nice country day.
Someone who knows its stuff! Thank you for helping us!
Thank you, so much for sharing this video!!! I didn't know where the oil drain plug was, and your video addressed that question, so thanks again, and take care.
Great video. The first person I have seen on youtube who knows how to drain the oil properly.
Yeah, everyone else just flips it to side, but that leaves some in the bottom -- FOR SURE. This way shows to do it right ... EXCEPT for the oil on the concrete. [He he he]
@@PoeLemic - no tilting does just fine. I’ve removed oil plug after tilting and nothing more came out. I will stick with the tried and true tilt method which takes all of 5 minutes
Thank you sir. Now I can get everything I need an change the oil on my mower an get to mowing.
Thank You for your revealing older location of oil drains! Well done.
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Not agood video not a bad video too long. Skip to 02:09 to get to relevant part and skip details of this mower (which is not relevant).
Questions I was looking for answers for:
- Is there a oil filter - not addressed specifically but appears small motors don't have filter.
-tools and supplies list. This should have been the first 15 seconds. Go to 02:56
- What is Capacity- about 20 0z 06:06 don't overfill. Stop short then check level. Add as necessary.
-Where is the drain plug? (Note - newer mowers may not have a drain plug per other pros)
We don't need to see entire oil change. This should have been a 1-2 minute video. Waste a lot of viewers time. I'd have done a tool list, supplies, had mower in posistion on flat support, pointed to drain plug. Made comment about differences if any between brands, then state it is a simple drain and fill procedure. I'd practice and outline to keep under 2 minutes.
This video is backwards - what should be shown/talk about first is last. Lots of talk that isn't relevant.
05:20 The spill mess is because you didn't raise the mower and keep it flat. I'd use sawhorses and keep mower flat at waist level. Taught I was to work comfortably. Helps to keeps it clean.
I'm not being mean- just trying to help the audience. But I am a little pissed at my time being wasted.
Good video. Good content. Well explained without the fluff.
Thank you.
Briggs wants you to put the dipstick all the way in and twist shut for measurements. Easy way of draining go to farm store and get a galvanized chicken feed pan for those low to the ground changes. Briggs makes a great 4 stoke oil specially for their mowers. Doesn’t really cost that much more. Great review on how to change oil.
I've used those then switched to disposable aluminum pie or shallow baking pan you can buy at most grocery stores. It allows me to bend it to pour into jug I drop off at oil change place.
I haven't changed the oil on my push mower in 22 years it's a craftsman from 1998.
That's why I'm looking at the video.
Hahahah
My oil looks like black crude. Texas tea.
Save the oil it’s vintage.
Well now I don't feel bad about not changing mine for 3 years.
Thanks excellent video, appreciate your detailed step by step method of how to change oil
Can you use synthetic oil? I have 0-20 left over from a Prius oil change?
Thank You so much! I always had a 2 cycle engine. It was a Lawn Boy lawnmower. All The Best!
My Briggs and Straton engine does not have an oil plug. In fact, the instructions that came with the mower say to run it completely out of gas and then tip the mower to drain the oil. I wish it has an oil plug, would be so much easier.
Some of the new Briggs and Stratton engines don't have a plug. Honda engines have no plug, you have to tip it.
Are you kidding tilting is so much easier than lifting that beast up to access that plug. I did the plug method once and then started tilting will never go back
I LEARNED SOMETHING NEW TODAY . THANKS FOR SHARING IT WITH US.
It's hard not to make a mess when draining the oil out of a mower when the plug is on the bottom. I've gotten around this problem by raising the mower up off of the ground using cement blocks stacked on each other with the wheels on the blocks raising the mower up for easier access to the drain plug. Then the pan catches all of the oil with little mess. A couple blocks high under each wheel should do it. There are other ways to raise the mower but the blocks work.
So do 2 saw horses and one set of lower cross braces can hold your oil pan
To measure the oil use a kitchen measuring cup with the amounts lettered on the side. So much easier to get an exact amount. I also use it when I change the oil on my car.
Most home improvement stores sell cheap plastic measuring cups where they have replacement parts, additives and fuel for 2 cycle/4 cycle motors for lawnmowers, weedwackers and snowblowers.
Never mind! I found the oil dipstick! Empty of course! And I'll look on the bottom for the oil plug. Thank you for the videos.
Mary Myers you won’t need to find the oil plug this time (it’s empty🤪) just fill it.
Thank you sir!
You just saved me a lot money. Thanks.
Glad to help
I used to pour my oil out...thanks for the tip!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I've an older mower than yours, Craftsman 4.0 hp. How can I change the oil and filter? Thank you again.
I have a 14 yr old craftsman Briggs and Stratton still going strong. Bought it at Sears for $150 14 yrs ago. Been using different type of oil that is left over in my garage and it still runs good. 20w40, 10w30, 5w30, etc. still runs like a beast! Lol
Basement31 Awesome! I'm a big Briggs & Stratton fan. I usually use plain sae 30, but have put 10w30, 10w40, whatever was available.
+The DIY Tool
not using non-detergent oil? i thot u should.
@@bernardpopp541 well in these engines they burn oil so using any 5w or 10w oil it will burn off quicker than a straight weight 30 or 40 would
How much do you put in?
@@NightShiftBear01 30 Oz
Original equipment. Cant go wrong
Brilliant explanation, no need to remove my recoil assembly unit to the stage where the spring needs unhook for you to work on the unit. This was so, easy old rope out new rope in.
Great video! I got an oil leak coming from bottom of dip stick tube. I removed the tube and saw the O ring does not stay seated. Ring not damaged. Any recommendations? Same mower. Thanks
Find a new o ring at a auto parts store or order a new dipstick tube
Great video.. do you have any thoughts about the oil filter replacement ?
Replace it when needed.👍👍
@@SmallEngineDIY can you demonstrate how that is done .?
Thanks great video. Live and learn I suppose but when learning future care will be taken.
You need to build yourself a high bench just for your lawn mowers to be serviced on.
You will find out how easy and handy it will be to do oil change and servicing if you have bench thats biult jist for the mowers..
No need to bend over,no oil spills too.
All the best.
What is wrong with you????
Total overkill IMHO. Tilt mower works awesome for oil changes. Blades etc changes tilt mower handle and place under car fender. Easy to access blade etc. Not many other cases require dedicated stand
Good job Texas 😊
Can you use Pennzoil 5W-30 Synthetic oil (made for vehicles with >69,000 mileage) in older mowers? I didn't catch the finer print "Synthetic" on the container during my purchase, but the weight oil is what I use in my mowers and truck. On Ebay it sold for $21., so I thought good deal for my mowers oil changes
absolutely
Nice big wheels on the back.
Mine doesn't have an oil plug. It says to tip it over or suck out the oil from where it gets filled!
I was looking this up, because mine has no drain plug. I was going to change oil before i mowed the first time. I got it used, so I don't know what the manual says.
What weight of oil do you use? Mine is almost the same.
My Briggs 550 series doesn't have a drain plug underneath or at the base of the fill tube?
Just turn the mower on its side, like a Honda mower. I have a video showing the oil change on a Honda engine.
Have you ever had a drain plug you could not undo from the motor?
Had mine for 12 years..doing the second ever oil change on the old beaut
dang, that's a long time between oil changes...
I have a Briggs & Stratton Poulan PRO PR450 961120127 00. There is no dipstick. I'll turn it over to see if there's a drain plug but how do I add oil and how much? Even Husquavara can't pull up the engine manual for this model! Help!
Great vid! I am ready to do my oil change.
You can do it!
Yup, once I found out my mower had a drain plug I wondered why the hell do they tell you to tip it over?
Thanks! Great video. I have the exact mower the red snapper that You showed. So this will help Me greatly.
What happen when I turned it upside down to drain the oil (pressure washer)? it got into the air filter, spark plug hole, I guess also engine. I can get it to start yet. Help!!!
I can NOT get it to start yet. Help!!!
I was wondering where that oil plug was hiding. Thanks
Thank you!
now i see and learn the good stuff man
i been taking car of the lawn mower my mother over filled with oil now its smoking not sure if it's hydro locked but it did have white smoke just trying to figure out out to fix my problem
Did you get it running?
it will smoke if it's overfilled, just drain out the excess
What do we to do if the dipstick does NOT read '0' after draining the oi!?!?!?
Jim Lcher you’ll always have residual I never worry about. Proper level after change will be the important thing.
Damn I already put in new oil on top of the old one.
Love this! Thank you so much. :)
You are so welcome!
Puppy wants to play
Always!
Good job.
could always go Project Farm and just use 'oil' (no not cooking oil)
Do you recommend a solvent cleaner for 5-10 minute cleanser after oil change?
5 minutes running on solvent!?!?!? Bye bye Briggs!!!!
If you really think it's that filthy, add 10-20% as much transmission fluid as there is oil to the existing oil and run for 3-4 minutes. That should clean it out with no engine damage.
Made a mess ,
Hey it happens to the best ,.
.great video.
That lawn mower is much more convenient than mine... Mine don't have a drain plug underneath and the plug is located at the base of the engine (where the frame forms a bowl) as a result of that, everytime I change the oil, I make mess. Without forgetting how hard it is to screw the plug back on because it's under the tank and it's too narrow for my hands...
Yea i just bought a Honda izy And every body says tip on side 2 change oil /ime properly confused now
Good vid thanks much!
Thanks!
Can I use regular car oil?
yes
I put to much oil in my mower and this was very helpful
erty the 3rd Awesome!
Wouldn't it be nice if the user manuals would tell us exactly how much oil our particular engine requires? Then we could just measure and put in the new oil and not have to keep guessing and doing trial and error. Maybe Briggs & Stratton should list the engine models and what amount of oil is required for each.
Thank you!👍
It used to be easy
with the not on the bottom
of the deck
then some NUT removed the nut
we should all go to his house
and have him change our
lawnmower oil
LOL
THIS REALLY HELPED ME: TY. !!
going to try this...
may replace blade to. Put tarp on floor next time.
does the mower have an oil filter?
Shades N' Shadows No filter on the mower. Push mowers usually have no filter.
no oil filters on push mowers
thanks bro
Sheet of plastic on floor, drain pan on plastic. Raise mower so drain plug is on high side.
Its best to take plug out!
What part of texas you live in? I live in Wichita Falls Tx
Laredo Texas
No drain plug on my B&S. Gotta flip it on its side.
Hey sir, are you Native American?
Windchimes.... Hate the bastards
Great video apart from that
I tossed my neighbors wind chimes into the woods when she went to work. Its quiet now, and I enjoy it.
Thanks a bunch! :)
1/2 liter 10/30
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower th-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.
I hate this guy
He’s superb 😊
Let me do my math.... Oh never mind..... :)
I always put cardboard or newspaper down, because I know I will spill some.
He starts around 1:17 and then talks a bunch, until maybe around 1:50. It takes about 23 seconds to show someone how to drain the lawn mowers oil and that includes tips and ticks lol
Yeah, warm the engine...so it flows out faster...save wait time.
subed 👍😀
I just wish you would get on with it . .Over 3 mins .
Great video. Annoying wind chimes
why not just drain it out of the fill tube, it is a lot easier.
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You'll get old one day.