Proper maintenance of your riding lawn mower will keep it performing reliably for years.
Step 6: Prepare the new filter. Using the end of your finger, apply a drop of waste oil to the gasket of the new oil filter. The oil will seal the connection between the rubber gasket and the engine. Apply waste oil to the gasket.
Before performing any maintenance or repairs on a riding mower, disengage the power take-off, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the keys. Review the detailed instructions and safety warnings in the owner’s manual before servicing it.