There may be a square bolt plug on the underside of the mower. However, most newer models do not have one. Simply warm the engine up for 5 minutes, remove the dipstick, place a catch pan beside the mower and tip the mower on its side and dump the oil out of the dipstick hole into the catch pan. Ensure to tip the mower nearly upside down to completely drain the old oil. Its quite simple, quick and effective.
One can purchase parts for a used Briggs and Stratton lawn mower from the following sources: Mower Graveyard, eBay, Briggs and Stratton, Zangler Repair, Lowes, Discount Online Parts.
Where is the location of the idle screw on the Briggs and Stratton 6.0 engine mulcher mower?
0.030 is the gap for briggs and stratton 4.5 hp mower
My lawn mower smokes when it has too much oil in it or when the oil is watery. Try changing the oil.
Briggs and Stratton does contract anyone to build mowers. The mower manufacturers contract Briggs and Stratton to build their engines (or whatever engine is on the unit). That is why you can have a Briggs and Stratton on most any type of mower. Same is true for Kohler, Tecumseh, etc. Not to say that the engine manufacturers do not build their own type of outdoor power tool but as the question states "snapper mower". Also keep in mind that if you have a snapper mower with a Briggs and Stratton engine and you need warranty work on the engine you need to go to an Authorized Briggs repair facility where as if you have a mower warranty then you need to go to an authorized repair facility for the mower manufacturer.
Briggs and Stratton and Kohler engines are considered quality components. Neither is likely to be better. However, the Briggs and Stratton brand is more popular.
You can find the operator's manual for that engine at www.briggsandstratton.com. You will need to contact the manufacturer of the mower for the lawn mower owner's manual. Briggs and Stratton did not amke that mower, only the engine.
22 ounces. If it has an oil filter add 4 ounces when changing the filter and the oil.
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It is a 2-cycle 4HP Briggs motor.
Briggs and Stratton is a select brand of lawn mower. When oiling one's Briggs and Stratton lawn mower engine, it is best to use a high quality oil. One can find such an oil at their local home improvement store, such as Home Depot.
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