yardman walk behind

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My dad gave me an old yard man walk behind mower he had in his shed. I attempted an oil change today. After turning the mower on its side to drain the oil in the nearby stream (just kidding, I had an oil pan) the mower only took about 1/4 quart of fresh oil. The dipstick says the level is correct, but seems like the mower should have taken more oil. Also, I couldn't find any info on the mower about grade of oil, so I went with 10w30 I had on hand.

 

[crazyjake]

those small lawn mower engines usually don't take more than 3/8 of a quart. Usually I use a cheap 10w-30 and change it pretty often.

 

[BR549]

My 6hp yardman briggs takes 20oz.

 

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Is there an oil filter I need to be concerned with?

 

[Nick R]

Usually only the very large small engines (oxymoron alert) use filters.

 

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Oh, and I have a couple gallons of mixed fuel for the snow blower left over. Any harm in running it through my lawnmower to get rid of it?

 

[Hemi426]

There should be a drain plug in which a 3/8 ratchet and small extention fits into the bottom of the engine. Use regular gas and straight 30 wt. oil in the future.