Do you know how to take care of your lawnmower? It is important that you do. If not, then you will need to read this blog post! In it, we discuss the importance of properly caring for a lawnmower and provide a step-by-step guide on how to remove excess oil from the machine.
Every lawn mower needs constant lubrication to keep the engine from overheating and destruction. However, too much oil in the crankcase can damage the engine and cause many problems. If the lawnmower is overfilled with oil, the excess amount must be removed before it can mow again.
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Check the oil quantity
To avoid overfilling, always review your model’s Operator’s Manual to determine the exact amount of oil before filling the mower with oil. If you have lost the owner’s manual, contact the dealer or company from which the mower was purchased. Most lawn mowers require between 16 and 20 fl. oz. of high-quality engine oil, usually with an SAE 30 rating (30 weight oil).
When adding oil to the crankcase, always remove the dipstick and check the reading on the control stick. Watch the oil level and slowly add more oil, adding only two to three ounces of oil. at a time.
What to do if there is too much oil in the lawnmower?
If you have poured too much oil into your lawnmower, this is just as harmful to the engine as too little. It can lead to overheating as well as poor mechanical lubrication. In any case, the excess must be drained.
If you have poured too much oil into your lawnmower, this is just as harmful to the engine as too little. It can lead to overheating as well as poor mechanical lubrication. In any case, the excess must be drained again. To do this, open the oil drain plug again. To do this:
- Turn off the lawnmower and disconnect the spark plug connector.
- Lift the unit slightly to access the oil drain plug. This is usually located above the blades on the motor.
- Place the collection container underneath before unscrewing and slowly loosen the drain plug by turning it counterclockwise.
- Do not tip the lawnmower, otherwise, gasoline and oil could leak and mix. This could lead to subsequent starting difficulties.
- When the oil is completely drained, hand-tighten the drain plug clockwise.
- In between, check the oil level using the dipstick. It should be below the maximum fill level, which is indicated by a control line on the dipstick.
- When the oil quantity has been reached, reconnect the spark plug connector and clean the unit of any oil that has runoff.
- Depending on the oil level, top-up or drain oil if necessary.
- Finally, check the drain plug for any leaks.
Clean up
After draining the excess oil from the tank, clean up any oil that may have spilled during the process. Excess oil outside the tank may enter the carburetor and combustion chamber. If this occurs, the engine will begin to run immediately and at this time a service technician should clean these areas before restarting the mower. Clean up any spills with a rag and brush.
How do I remove old oil from my lawnmower?
Old oil can be a hazard to the environment and is dangerous for humans, so you need to remove it from your lawnmower. If possible use an old-style water drain pan when draining oil out of your mower engine because they will not break like plastic containers. This allows you to dispose of the used motor oil in accordance with environmental laws without worrying about contaminating soil or groundwater supplies. You may also want to wear protective gloves while handling this type of waste material as well as breathing protection if there are fumes present during disposal procedures.
