Lawn Mower Oil Change

How to MTD – Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Lawn Mower Oil Change post will explain the steps by step process for your MTD Lawn Mower oil change.

Change the oil every 50 hours (25 hours if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature) OR every season, whichever comes first.

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First let’s start by selecting the oil type regarding the temperature chart.

MTD - Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Push Mower Oil Change
MTD – Yard Machines 21″ 3 in 1 Push Mower – Side Discharge/Mulch/Rear Bag has a 159cc OHV POWERMORE® 4 stroke engine.

Since the MTD Push Mower will not operate at temperatures lower than 0C (32F) I am recommending 10W30 OR 10W40 oil (Multi Viscosity).
I will use 10W40 for my oil change.
Oil quantity needed for this engine capacity is 20oz (0.600 liter)

Second we will have to prepare the tools.

• Suitable container to retain the used oil.
• Funnel
• 10 mm key
• Dry rag
MTD - Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Push Mower Oil Change

Third … now we can start the oil change job.

Most of all be sure to have the engine cool at this point.
Next go and disconnect the spark plug boot from the spark plug and place the boot away from spark head.
MTD - Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Push Mower Oil Change
Clean the drain plug area with a rag.
MTD - Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Push Mower Oil Change
You have to elevate the Push Mower. I used some empty cans and I placed them under the four wheels. The Push Mower has to have an inclination forward (around 5degree).
MTD - Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Push Mower Oil Change
Next place the used oil recipient under the oil drain tub. Moreover use a large container to avoid oil spills.
MTD - Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Push Mower Oil Change
YOU MUST WEAR GLOVES ALL THE TIME WHEN HANDLING OIL BECAUSE CAN CAUSE HARM TO YOUR SKIN.
Loose or remove the Cap/Dipstick. When remove the Cap/Dipstick AVOID ANY FOREIGN MATERIALS to drop in the oil drain pipe.
One step further remove the drain plug (turn the key counter-clockwise).
MTD - Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Push Mower Oil Change
There is a hole (A) in the Push Mower body that will help the oil to flow in the oil retainer container. Wait for the oil to drain completely.
DISPOSE THE USED OIL FOLLOWING THE ENVIRONMENTAL RULES IN YOUR AREA.
MTD - Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Push Mower Oil Change
Finally reinstall the oil drain plug and the washer and tighten it by applying a medium force (turn the key clockwise).
DO NOT over-tight.
MTD - Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Push Mower Oil Change
Next add 20oz (0.600 liter) oil to the engine.
MTD - Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Push Mower Oil Change
Be sure to clean the dipstick of oil residue by rubbing with a rag.
After that put the the cap / dipstick from the oil fill tube back in lock position. Remove the cap again and check the level on the dipstick. Level must NOT PASS THE UPPER LIMIT. See image below.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL because you can damage the engine.
MTD - Yard Machines 21inch 3 in 1 Push Mower Oil Change
Next put the cap / dipstick from the oil fill tube back in lock position.

Move the Lawn Mower OUTSIDE OF CLOSED SPACES and start the engine. Run it for 1 – 2 minutes.
CHECK for any eventual oil LICKS.

Seems like we are DONE here.

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