Great Vid, no gas bagging, no stupid annoying background music, no pretend funny talk and straight to the point. Thank you very much.... *****Full stars*****
totally, I probably wouldn't have even watched this video if I knew you just tip it over and let it run out the fill tube....lmao I was looking for a bolt to remove from the oil pan and thought I was going crazy!! (don't have a manual for the mower, got it free from some rich people that were gonna THROW AWAY 2 perfectly good push mowers)
Thank you for answering how much oil to add , and also for not yelling through out your video . I watched a few and your video makes the most sense and answers that question . My mower has a cap , no dip stick .
Agreed. If they're not yelling, they're playing some absolutely God-awful heavy metal or rap that's so loud you can't even hear what they're saying. I swear most RUclipsrs don't even watch their own videos before posting.
I have been using a Liquivac suction hand pump with a small tank built into it. Insert tube into oil filler opening, hand pump about eight times, open the valve, and all the oil gets sucked out into the built in tank. Very fast, and never spill a drop. Lowe’s sells them. Last forever $32.00. Just my two cents, hope it helps!
LOL i think i got the same.. and im about to change it after 10yrs LOL never had a prob just the last 2 yrs it take about 5 times on first start up of season
@@VuPham-fd7ll I have a Craftsman that has been running since 08 or 09 with zero oil changes ever. The oil is like putty at this point and not even worth changing. Just waiting for it to die before replacing it and it just won't quit. Also had an 07 Craftsman snowblower that lasted a decade as well with no oil changes ever. Only replaced that machine because other drive and control parts were breaking down.
I've been using Royal Purple HPS 10w-30 oil in my Honda, along with Royal Purple fuel stabilizer in the gas tank. Runs quieter and smoother, and when I pour in the oil it is easy to see on the dipstick because it is purple color.
Yes, good advice. I was only commenting on the statement that the engine heat makes the oil MORE viscous. The heat makes the oil LESS viscous. The moral of the story: just say that the engine heat makes the oil easier to drain!
In case anybody still doesn't get it, viscous means having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid. Heating up the engine makes the oil less viscous, which means it will run out faster.
Fantastic, thanks man. I made my little brother do all this shit when he was living here but now that he moved out, I have to do all the yard work myself😄Cheers!
@@edwuncleriii2286 For any maintenance on a lawn mower it is recommended to disconnect the ignition plug or otherwise prevent the possibility of the engine starting up prior to starting any work. This step would allow any work underneath. In my experience I often have to remove built up wet grass that builds up around the skirt as part of my lawn really likes to hold moisture unless it's been a total drought for a while. I should probably add some dirt to level it out and re-seed.
If the drain plug was on the bottom it would cause it to seize due to it being hit with gras mud and stones overtime so it makes so much sense to drain it from the dipstick it is not a car 😂😂
Hey guys! I put some new gas into a lawn mower i hadn't used in 2 years and it turned on pretty smoothly but after about 30 seconds light grey smoke was coming out of it. Is it the oil? Before turning it on i checked the oil, it was clean and on the level. Any tips would be appreciated!!
How do you know what type of oil to use? I have a snapper r021380. I've look all over the internet and do not know what type of oil is safe to get to put in this lawn mower. It is an older secondhand mower so I do not have the manual.
never had an issue , but you can close the fuel valve then run the engine till it stops , "then the float bowl will be empty of fuel before you tip the engine to drain the oil .
No, I tip my mower like that all the time to clean the blades and underneath. Just don't tip it in the direction of the gas cap, always tip it in the opposite direction of the gas cap.
@@reflection8578 Really old oil will appear almost black on the dip stick, older oil will appear a darker honey color, and newly changed oil is almost clear on the dip stick to the point it is hard to see. I would change the oil just to be safe.
how often do u change the air filter and spark plug, if I'm missing anything else let me know plz, I got my Honda mower a year ago and I just changed the oil today (refilled with half a qt) but idk what other things to do to keep it up and running strong.
To keep your mower running strong, do change the air filter, oil, and spark plug. I do all this every Spring on my Honda. As long as you are just using this at home and not commercial use, you'll only need to change these three things out once a year. Another thing, use non ethanol fuel. Burns hotter, cleaner, and you'll get more power out of it as opposed to ethanol blended gas. Hope this helps.
Pretty much any with an internal combustion engine. If you have an older Briggs or tecumsah you might have the option open oil drain plug underneath the mower deck. Most of the time I follow the procedure in this video one of my molar has a drain plug or not.
I was wondering if you could help me with some advice on buying an oil drain pan. I was about to buy one but the reviews say the ones I was looking at are junk and the cap breaks/doesn't seal. What oil drain pan do you use and how has it held up? From my research you seem to be using a Scepter Drain Container. Is it the 7 Quart or 16 Quart Capacity?
+iScaper1 I've been recently reading that people have been using full synthetic for a long time on their mowers and some have gained 5000 hours and still run strong! I was too very leery about using fully synthetic so I contacted my local lawn mower dealer who is considered one of the best and widely used by pros in the Chicago area and they said they only use and recommend fully synthetic and buy it in bulk to use on mowers they repair/tune up. They said two very good brands are Pennzoil and Mobil 1. I'm going to try Mobil 1 on my Honda and if I find that it doesn't run the way I like it, I'm going to go to Pennzoil conventional which is my favorite conventional oil.
I had two Wal-Mart mowers both die after two years. I had to ask myself why. For some reason I didn't think to change the oil. It seems like common sense to me now. Buying mowers at Wal-Mart isn't the best idea in the first place but they would've lasted if I hadn't used them with old shitty oil.
Tipping the mower on its side seems like a really bad idea, considering that fuel and oil can spill, plus it would have to be completely inverted to drain all the oil from the dipstick tube using gravity.
Ideally the you should do this on the fuel level is fairly low. I haven't seen a Honda gas cap leak. If you just lay a Ziploc bag cross filler neck and screw the gas cap on above that that should help keep gas from coming out. Also I always disconnect a spark plug boot from the spark plug to prevent any accidental startups when I tip the mower over.
@@Iscaper i got it from my father in law. It didnt run and was taking up space in his shed he knew i needed one so he said take it home with you if you can get it running you can have it. Cleaned the rust off the magneto set it splashed some gas in it smacked the carb bowl pulled to chord and with a puff of black smoke it choked to life but forgot to change the oil
Great Vid, no gas bagging, no stupid annoying background music, no pretend funny talk and straight to the point. Thank you very much.... *****Full stars*****
Thanks!
Finally a video that just gets to the point. Thank you!
Thanks Jacinto, I appreciate the feedback.
Great video, totally agree.
Agree 💯
totally, I probably wouldn't have even watched this video if I knew you just tip it over and let it run out the fill tube....lmao I was looking for a bolt to remove from the oil pan and thought I was going crazy!!
(don't have a manual for the mower, got it free from some rich people that were gonna THROW AWAY 2 perfectly good push mowers)
Right? Lol thanks
Thank you for answering how much oil to add , and also for not yelling through out your video . I watched a few and your video makes the most sense and answers that question . My mower has a cap , no dip stick .
Agreed. If they're not yelling, they're playing some absolutely God-awful heavy metal or rap that's so loud you can't even hear what they're saying. I swear most RUclipsrs don't even watch their own videos before posting.
@@bwzffgh7 yall must be new to youtube huh
I have been using a Liquivac suction hand pump with a small tank built into it.
Insert tube into oil filler opening, hand pump about eight times, open the valve, and all
the oil gets sucked out into the built in tank. Very fast, and never spill a drop.
Lowe’s sells them. Last forever $32.00. Just my two cents, hope it helps!
right, and leave all the scummy sludge and 2 oz of oil on the bottom of the sump. no thanks
of all the videos i watched on changing oil this was the most practical. thanks dude
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the rundown Kerry, I have a valid use for keeping that extra 4x4 in the garage now. :-)
Mike Mits
Thanks Mike for watching.
Scrap wood hoarders unite!
Im confused about the kind of oil. I found 4 cycle and 2 cycle.
I guess I'll change my oil after 8 years ! This craftsman 6.5 is a beast...never have to pull it more then 3 times.
LOL i think i got the same.. and im about to change it after 10yrs LOL never had a prob just the last 2 yrs it take about 5 times on first start up of season
same here. It still holding well after 11 years :)
@@VuPham-fd7ll I have a Craftsman that has been running since 08 or 09 with zero oil changes ever. The oil is like putty at this point and not even worth changing. Just waiting for it to die before replacing it and it just won't quit. Also had an 07 Craftsman snowblower that lasted a decade as well with no oil changes ever. Only replaced that machine because other drive and control parts were breaking down.
Mine sat all winter and when I cut for the first time it started on the first pull
Same here 10 year old Craftsman mower still running the original oil 😂
The 4X4 is a great idea. Thank You for sharing it.......
I change at the end of the season. That way the motor isn't sitting around all winter with dirty oil in it.
i have a lawn to work on today. was in desperate need of oil change. thank you.
Glad I could help.
wow! Why didn't I search RUclips last year! I'm way overdue! This looks so easy! Probably should mention filter change too!
Thanks Barbara for watching. You're right, changing the air filter is a good idea too.
Probably the best instructional video in terms of steps and contents
Thanks!
I've been using Royal Purple HPS 10w-30 oil in my Honda, along with Royal Purple fuel stabilizer in the gas tank. Runs quieter and smoother, and when I pour in the oil it is easy to see on the dipstick because it is purple color.
+fixedgearforlife
Good information, thanks for posting.
+fixedgearforlife where can i find this purple oil sir.
I buy my Royal Purple HPS at O'reilly Auto Parts. This stuff is high in zinc and phosphorus for antiwear.hunkydude322
Waste of money. Auto oil has plenty of zinc and phophorus already. Check out projectfarm for testing results
canlib Royal Purple HPS is auto oil. I waste my money on quality oil, but I’m sure you waste your money on other things as well.
Thank you for this video. I am about to change mine for the 1st time today and I found this helpful.
Thanks sir. Short, concise, intelligent and helpful.
Thanks.
Thanks for posting the video. Constructive comment: running the engine to warm the oil makes the oil less viscous, not more.
+Tony Traverso
I've had a number of mechanics tell me to warm up an engine before changing the oil.
Yes, good advice. I was only commenting on the statement that the engine heat makes the oil MORE viscous. The heat makes the oil LESS viscous. The moral of the story: just say that the engine heat makes the oil easier to drain!
In case anybody still doesn't get it, viscous means having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid. Heating up the engine makes the oil less viscous, which means it will run out faster.
Fantastic, thanks man. I made my little brother do all this shit when he was living here but now that he moved out, I have to do all the yard work myself😄Cheers!
Cheers back!!
I believe on this mower it is around 8 ounces. I went to the manual and looked it up and it is .63 US quarts.
.63US quarts times 32 oz/ qt = 20 oz. so 20 ounces is the Oil capacity
Nice and clear video! I guess I did it right the first time on my own. The piece of wood for elevation and warming up the engine is a good tip.
10-30W is recommended for my Honda. This weight would probably work fine for your Snapper.
W stands for winter, not weight. Buy good video otherwise.
My dad haven't change his engine oil since 03
Still running good some how
They dont make em like they used to!
@@devman66 you think I should change the oil?
@@skeletorbx yes
@@skeletorbx no
@@skeletorbx if it ain't broke, don't fix it
How do i know how much is enough oil when topping it up?
thanks, didn't know it was that easy, doing it after dinner
The model was in the video description, it is a Honda HRC215.
Thanks for watching and for the comments.
Thank you, very simple and to the point.
Thanks!
Thank you so much that’s easier than I thought
You can change oil in your lawnmower? I thought you just keep adding it and it changes itself
Once a year is a good interval.
If you don’t have a drain plug to drain your oil, use a big syringe with a small hose to fit on the end, works very well.
Great information, thanks for posting.
Isn't there a bottom oil bolt?
Thanks for the video! This was very helpful.
Should I make sure the mower is out of gas before tipping it?
How long do you run the engine on the old oil to get that viscocity benefit? I'd guess ~2 minutes but I'd like to hear it from you.
2 or 3 minutes should be enough time.
Thank you! You rock :-)
I don't know why they don't put the drain plug underneath. It would make it easier
Bob Ingalls because there is a spinning blade underneath lol
@@edwuncleriii2286 For any maintenance on a lawn mower it is recommended to disconnect the ignition plug or otherwise prevent the possibility of the engine starting up prior to starting any work. This step would allow any work underneath. In my experience I often have to remove built up wet grass that builds up around the skirt as part of my lawn really likes to hold moisture unless it's been a total drought for a while. I should probably add some dirt to level it out and re-seed.
If the drain plug was on the bottom it would cause it to seize due to it being hit with gras mud and stones overtime so it makes so much sense to drain it from the dipstick it is not a car 😂😂
Did Quaker State give you a kickback? You got a lot of views for them.
They used to have that on older mowers
I'm going to try your drain technique. Good video👍👍😷
Good luck!
Great video on step by step how to change the oil
+Davis Trevino
Thanks Davis.
You run the engine to make the oil less "viscous", not more.
I do it to make the oil warm. Warm. Oil runs out better than cold 😋
My engine is always vicious. So I give it a sound thrashing to calm it down.
how much oil you put? and what kind of oil?
For this model of mower 0.63 US quarts of 10W-30 oil is recommended.
Hey guys! I put some new gas into a lawn mower i hadn't used in 2 years and it turned on pretty smoothly but after about 30 seconds light grey smoke was coming out of it. Is it the oil? Before turning it on i checked the oil, it was clean and on the level. Any tips would be appreciated!!
It’s my understanding white/light grey smoke is extra gas burning off the carburetor, which is normal if it hasn’t been used for a while.
When to change oil? Is there some time interval or..? Maybe workhours..?
Unless you mow commercially once a year is a good interval.
Mine hasn't been changed in 12 years .. but I have a townhouse. Will change it this weekend.
Are there any filters that need to be changed? Oil filters or fuel filters?
No oil filter on this model but there is an air filter that needs to be changed periodically.
iScaper1 ok thanks much
Question: can I empty the oil into a stainless steel mixing bowl?
Yes but you'll still need to deal with the used oil.
Short and sweet, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
How do you know what type of oil to use? I have a snapper r021380. I've look all over the internet and do not know what type of oil is safe to get to put in this lawn mower. It is an older secondhand mower so I do not have the manual.
is there ever a problem with petrol flooding the cylinder then you tip the mover over on its side.
never had an issue , but you can close the fuel valve then run the engine till it stops , "then the float bowl will be empty of fuel before you tip the engine to drain the oil .
How do you close the fuel valve? Where is it located? I have a Murray push mower.
Watched before I WAS going to ask if should run mower before hand
and what type weight oil
👍🏻👊🏻🫵🏻TYVM
Thanks for watching!
Does the gasoline leak out when the mower is tilted?
It's better if the mower is almost out of gas.
I take gas lid off & put sandwich bag over hole then tighten lid. Discard sandwich bag after use!
🤪
Tipping it like that won’t mess with the gas or make it leak ?
No, I tip my mower like that all the time to clean the blades and underneath. Just don't tip it in the direction of the gas cap, always tip it in the opposite direction of the gas cap.
Is there an oil filter or no?
No oil filter.
Pull cord on the left, is that common?
I've used a handful of mowers and none had it on the left
Yes, on this Honda mower that's the starter rope.
Where did you dispose the oil?
Most auto parts stores will take used oil.
Hi I have a Honda hr215 masters mower. The front right wheel is very crooked. Any suggestions on how to fix?
+rich gaskill
Is it the wheel or the adjusting kit? You can buy parts that would fix the problem.
Do I need to do it with an empty fuel tank?
Yes, it keeps fuel from spilling out.
Thanks Alex.
How often should you change the oil.
A least once a year.
@@Iscaper cool. Thank you for answering. I bought mine used a year ago. If the previous owner didn’t change is will something stand out?
@@reflection8578 Really old oil will appear almost black on the dip stick, older oil will appear a darker honey color, and newly changed oil is almost clear on the dip stick to the point it is hard to see. I would change the oil just to be safe.
how often do u change the air filter and spark plug, if I'm missing anything else let me know plz, I got my Honda mower a year ago and I just changed the oil today (refilled with half a qt) but idk what other things to do to keep it up and running strong.
To keep your mower running strong, do change the air filter, oil, and spark plug. I do all this every Spring on my Honda. As long as you are just using this at home and not commercial use, you'll only need to change these three things out once a year. Another thing, use non ethanol fuel. Burns hotter, cleaner, and you'll get more power out of it as opposed to ethanol blended gas. Hope this helps.
Thank you! Great job on the video
Glad you liked it!
How do I know what type of Lawnmower Oil to use? Wal Mart has two weights.
It should say in your owner's manual what weight to use.
PAWN SHOP BUY no paperwork.
Mobile 1 synthetic. Never wear out engine, 15 years change oil once a year still running,
@@k46gee What weight?
Lawn mower maintenance video comment section: dad jokes. Dad jokes everywhere.
Does this procedure apply to all lawn mowers ?
Pretty much any with an internal combustion engine. If you have an older Briggs or tecumsah you might have the option open oil drain plug underneath the mower deck. Most of the time I follow the procedure in this video one of my molar has a drain plug or not.
Is tipping it over the only way to do it?
No! You can also lift it over ur head with both hands and drain it with either onecof ur foot
I was wondering if you could help me with some advice on buying an oil drain pan. I was about to buy one but the reviews say the ones I was looking at are junk and the cap breaks/doesn't seal. What oil drain pan do you use and how has it held up? From my research you seem to be using a Scepter Drain Container. Is it the 7 Quart or 16 Quart Capacity?
It's the 16 quart container. I've had it 5 years a so far it's held up nicely.
Awesome! I had no idea such a thing exists! I used an old roasting pan. Your oil catcher is an amazing thing!
can't you take the dipstick out before you tip the mower?
Yes. Be careful you don't miss the drain pan.
Grandpa’s craftsman has been going strong since the 90’s starts up first pull always and not once have we changed oil 😂
Your lucky.
Not something to be proud of lol
@@growmiegreenthumb8025 the ole craftsman never fails...
Any other steps to take after having the mower sit for 3-4 months. A bit of gas is still in it.
+Rally Boyd
If you leave gas in the tank over the winter be sure to use a fuel conditioner with the gas so it doesn't gum up your carburetor.
+iScaper1 a bit of seafoam do it?
What about the petrol? Don’t you have to empty it?
TIA
It's a good idea to run the mower to empty or almost empty before changing the oil.
how does one dispose of used oil?
A lot of auto parts stores take used oil.
Have you ever planned to run this Honda on full synthetic?
I'm a little leery of full synthetic oil, am I wrong?
+iScaper1 I've been recently reading that people have been using full synthetic for a long time on their mowers and some have gained 5000 hours and still run strong! I was too very leery about using fully synthetic so I contacted my local lawn mower dealer who is considered one of the best and widely used by pros in the Chicago area and they said they only use and recommend fully synthetic and buy it in bulk to use on mowers they repair/tune up. They said two very good brands are Pennzoil and Mobil 1. I'm going to try Mobil 1 on my Honda and if I find that it doesn't run the way I like it, I'm going to go to Pennzoil conventional which is my favorite conventional oil.
+iScaper1 How long have you had this mower and what brand(s) of oil did you run?
Good information, thanks.
I've had my mower for 13 years and I've been using either 30W or 5-30W oil.
Damn what a big help . I had know idea thank you😊👍
Thank You just what I wanted to know!
I put petrol into engine oil tank. What should I do?
Drain it out, you could ruin the engine if you don't.
what type of oil did u use for the mower
10W-30 is recommended.
I changed my oil and now it won't start. what do I do?
Try pulling out the spark plug and make sure the electrode isn't wet.
Slowest talking guy on youtube. Had to put at 2x speed to sound normal. That said, useful vid, thanks for the HOW-TO.
Ehhhh, more like 1.5 times lol.
Thank you, NPR
ikr? Bueller...Bueller...
How much oil do you use, 18 or 20OZ?
Can anyone let me know what’s the best or what kind of oil I can use for a lawnmower?
I use 5W30 in my mower. It's more viscous than 30W for cold starting.
Ty sir...✌🏼
I used a brick instead of a 4x4 thanks for tip.
This method is genius
Nice to.see and hear a straightforward clip without having to listen to shouty Americans with their vocal fry talk and repeating themselves endlessly.
Thanks Gordon.
I had two Wal-Mart mowers both die after two years. I had to ask myself why. For some reason I didn't think to change the oil. It seems like common sense to me now. Buying mowers at Wal-Mart isn't the best idea in the first place but they would've lasted if I hadn't used them with old shitty oil.
Nice. Very thorough
make sure to shut off the fuel
How do you do that?
I just drained the oil and somehow lost half the gasoline!
Well, hey, I had never done it before! Got it done and just refueled and went out and mowed, so...at least nothing blew up! 😳😄
😄
@@MJ-vf1im LOOOOOOOL
what type of oil?
Franklin Park
Depending on the climate in your area probably 30W or 5W-30 oil.
Any one know how to fixt a mower like this one which lost all oil some how? Thanks
Viscous:
Having a high resistance to flow; sticky.
He means LESS viscous.
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Wendy for watching.
Thanks bro your welcome
I have a Chinese mower that's never had its oil changed... getting on for 5 years now
This was good. Thanks
Thanks for it was an effective performance.
+Ming Dee Lam
Thanks Ming, I appreciate the feedback.
Thank you very much!
Welcome!
4X4 great tip! Thanks
Thanks John.
Thanks for the feedback.
Tipping the mower on its side seems like a really bad idea, considering that fuel and oil can spill, plus it would have to be completely inverted to drain all the oil from the dipstick tube using gravity.
Ideally the you should do this on the fuel level is fairly low. I haven't seen a Honda gas cap leak. If you just lay a Ziploc bag cross filler neck and screw the gas cap on above that that should help keep gas from coming out. Also I always disconnect a spark plug boot from the spark plug to prevent any accidental startups when I tip the mower over.
@@robertknight4672 The safety bail will prevent accidental startup, but you still won't drain the oil completely, and you still made a mess.
Best thing to do to prevent a mess is to get a vacuum pump that sucks the oil out of the dipstick into the canister I got one for $40 on Amazon
My lawnmower burned out because we didn't put new oil in it for years
It just bloked one day
Shame on me
Thank you 🙏
Welcome!
My poor Murray has never had an oil change and i dont think it is long for this world its chattering and squeaks abit when hot
I usually change the oil in my mower at the beginning of the mowing season.
@@Iscaper i got it from my father in law. It didnt run and was taking up space in his shed he knew i needed one so he said take it home with you if you can get it running you can have it. Cleaned the rust off the magneto set it splashed some gas in it smacked the carb bowl pulled to chord and with a puff of black smoke it choked to life but forgot to change the oil
@@ogre350 Sounds like you've done a lot of good work on the mower.
Just found out that you need to change oil after owning a lawnmower for 12 years