When changing the oil in a lawn mower, take off the plug wire, drain the oil into an appropriate container and add between 18 and 20 ounces of oil. Change the oil in a lawn mower with tips from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawns and gardening.
Expert: Bill Elzey
Contact: www.showplacelawns.com
Bio: Bill Elzey is the owner and manager of Showplace Lawns in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Todd Green
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Ok, i was wondering about that, thanks for the tip, awesome.
Screw the rest of em, if it works im down. Thanks for the info!
Thank you very much for taking the time for making these videos….I realize there may be other ways….but I'm often a visual learner and your videos have helped me.
@lukedoc12345 correct tiping mower over to drain oil can create probs,all you need to remove oil plug is a socket wrench with an extender,tip mover over gas side down and stick in wrench and turn,easy as pie.Have oil pan ready.
@52alobar ps unhitch spark plug wire. thanks
Unfortunately, on Briggs and Stratton engines, they do not put an oil drain, so yes, this is the correct way to drain your engine oil from this type of engine. I have to change the oil on 4 engines (that I have) like this.
all 5 of mine have have drain plugs
he didn't let it drain out for to long
No drain plug dude.
Look again. It's underneath the mower deck. You use a 3/8 drive( no socket).