Thanks for the video. My lawn mower that a friend recently gave me wouldn't stay on today when I was trying to cut the grass after filling it with gas, so I'm assuming it might need an oil change. Now because I've never been responsible for the maintenance of a lawnmower prior to now, I'm wondering if I have to drain the gas out first prior to tipping it over? I don't want to ruin anything with the gas?
Nope you don't need to drain the gas. Preferably it's good to tip the mower opposite side of the air filter if you can. Some mowers have a drain plug underneath the mower that you can use, but tipping it and draining out of the fill (like the video) shows is fine too, whichever.
@@Destinedtoreignnow Looking from the front of the mower, under side, one inch to the Right side side of the belt close to the drive pully ...a 3/8 drive plug
It's .58 of a Qt. with Briggs I think.>> .6 with the 6.75hp 149cc Kohler. Tell them what happens with OVERFILLING with Oil...Hydro-shock? can damage the Rod and has a BAD Knocking if it even starts...Usually jerks the pull cord out of YOUR hand and OUCH !
@@quesoknee701 Just push the stick in until it hits the threads. If you screw it in, it’ll show a higher level than the reading should be. Might run it with a low oil level as a result.
Do you recommend running the lawn mower until it runs out of gas before changing the oil? I've heard others say that it's important to do that. What's your take on it?
No you dont have to, that does not matter but its probably a good idea to warm up the engine before changing the oil, when you do this the oil becomes thinner and its easier to empty.
I have one of these Troy mowers. Bought it used. my question is what is that green knob for. See it on your mower too. shows like water drops around the dial. never seen one no idea what that does. can you answer?
drain it all into old windshield washer bottles or empty oil quart bottles and drop them off at Autozone, O'Reilly's, or Advanced Autoparts as they recycle the oil
Nice show, got me a mower off Craigslist for $40 getting it ready to go .
Thank you, you made it real simple to understand.
Thanks for the help! You’re a cool dude!
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video. My lawn mower that a friend recently gave me wouldn't stay on today when I was trying to cut the grass after filling it with gas, so I'm assuming it might need an oil change. Now because I've never been responsible for the maintenance of a lawnmower prior to now, I'm wondering if I have to drain the gas out first prior to tipping it over? I don't want to ruin anything with the gas?
Nope you don't need to drain the gas. Preferably it's good to tip the mower opposite side of the air filter if you can. Some mowers have a drain plug underneath the mower that you can use, but tipping it and draining out of the fill (like the video) shows is fine too, whichever.
Best source thank you🙏
Thank you for the video my man
If used 10-30 oil you don't need to run engine to "thin" the oil. That's the point of 10-30, it thickens when hotter. Goes from 10 wt to 30 wt.
oh cool didn't know that. thanks!
That was Easy! Thanks Bro.
Wholly Shiiit DUDE ! My strong AZZ can't tip a mower over like THAT !!! LOL ! ! ! Many herniated discs will happen because of this video :)
Good vid thanks....my Toro does have a drain plug
Where is it?
@@Destinedtoreignnow Looking from the front of the mower, under side, one inch to the Right side side of the belt close to the drive pully ...a 3/8 drive plug
Word UP!!
It's .58 of a Qt. with Briggs I think.>> .6 with the 6.75hp 149cc Kohler. Tell them what happens with OVERFILLING with Oil...Hydro-shock? can damage the Rod and has a BAD Knocking if it even starts...Usually jerks the pull cord out of YOUR hand and OUCH !
Is automotive engine oil
5w-30 good? Full synthetic
There is no filter? Just making sure because I've changed oil on cars and there is always a filter.
smaller motors sometimes just have a removable metal filter that stays inside. You can pull it out to check for flakes but you reinsert it back.
How many hours or often does the oil get changed? What about air cleaner?
Thanks so much
Thank you Sir 🙏 🙌
Thanks!
You don’t screw the dipstick in to check the oil level.
Then how do you check the oil level my guy
@@quesoknee701 Just push the stick in until it hits the threads. If you screw it in, it’ll show a higher level than the reading should be. Might run it with a low oil level as a result.
Have older mower just like yours. It’s new to me this information was great for me , thanks
Yup just read that in bold writing in the manual
All my outdoor equipments manual all state to check it with the dipnstick in lock position.
I’ve seen videos where they say the mower shouldn’t have any gas?
Will gas leak from tank when you tip mower in side :\
I have a toro lawn mower myself, how often should I change out the oil? Once a year??? Thanks
I change my in the fall once a year
@@thetoolsman49 ok so its better to change the oil in the fall and have it ready for Spring?
Yes
Do you recommend running the lawn mower until it runs out of gas before changing the oil? I've heard others say that it's important to do that. What's your take on it?
No you dont have to, that does not matter but its probably a good idea to warm up the engine before changing the oil, when you do this the oil becomes thinner and its easier to empty.
@@farstadoscar3150 thank you!
After oil chance how long it work
Bro just manhandled that mower.
I have one of these Troy mowers. Bought it used. my question is what is that green knob for. See it on your mower too. shows like water drops around the dial. never seen one no idea what that does. can you answer?
It is for cleaning the underside of the mower. You hook your hose up to it, start your mower and it washes the underside of the mower.
Dang I didn’t know you were supposed to have the blade moving when you do it. That must be why it never cleaned
Is that old oil fertilizer for plants
definitely not lol
what do you do with the old oil? where can you take it?
drain it all into old windshield washer bottles or empty oil quart bottles and drop them off at Autozone, O'Reilly's, or Advanced Autoparts as they recycle the oil
Down the kitchen sink
@@jerrygarcia5345 lol
I thought you’re supposed to change the sparks club first
I think you meant parks gulp
Man I sure goofed up and poured gasoline into the oil compartment!
How did it work out?
@@jeffthiem2929 fine I just treated like a regular oil change and it was good as new. Lol thanks for reminding me of such a silly incident 😂
@ericbennett376 my wife had a similar blunder today and I'm working on cleaning it up.
What do I do with the old/bad oil?
I know that I can’t throw it in the trash can
You can bring it into a car shop. I think it is the law that they have ti take it. Unsure though
@@thetoolsman49 thank You
Local auto parts stores recycle the oil
@@rayfrazier8783 : Thank You
Can you make a house call and help me with a oil change on my Honda …..Accord.
It's cheaper to find a coupon for 19.99 somewhere
Where Is the oil filter
12 to 14oz 👍🏻
How often do you change the oil ?
Every fall
Is it 2 cycle or 4 cycle oil?
I put gas on the oil what I do
Drain it out
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u need a new mower my guy
Mower runs great