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Just bought (second-hand) a Scotts 21" 3-in-1 mulcher lawn mower. Simpy can't see where to drain the oil to change it ... where is it located?
Believe it or not, the oil comes out the same place it went in.
Tip the mower on it's side and pour it out the dipstick tube.
While it's on it's side remove the blade and sharpen it. Unless your a "tool and die maker" take it to a power equipment dealer to have it sharpened. You WILL jack it up at home.
Remember!!!! This mower only holds 20oz of oil.
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Paul The Truthmeister Clouse
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I have worked as a lead tech in high volume OPE dealerships for 25 years. I am currently the service manger at a high volume John Deere dealership. I started at 20 at a Gravely Tractor dealership. I took a 5 year break from power equipment and worked at a large Honda motorcycle dealership. After brief stops at a Toro Golf and Turf distributor and a small "mom and pop" shop I landed at Reynolds Lawn and Leisure where I have worked for 15 years. I have taught "Small Engine Care and Repair" in the local school district's continuing education program for several years. I also appear as a guest speaker at many local vocational schools.
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I have attended factory schools for the following product lines; John Deere, Kawasaki, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Scags, Encore, Gravely, Toro, MTD, Murray....You name it. If it cuts grass I've attended their school.
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Briggs and Stratton MST, Kohler expert dealer.
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Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, NFL Pro Bowl, University of Missouri, Shawnee Mission School District.
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