Unplug the spark plug wire before any repair or maintenance is made to any mower.
Use a hand siphon hose from auto or hardware store to empty gas from the tank. This prevents spillage onto mower deck & prevent possible fire if ignited by spark plug later. A damaged spark plug wire or plug may ignite any gas spilled.
Look under the mower deck for the oil drain plug. Most are square & recessed for a socket wrench set,socket extension fit (3/8's) drive.Others may be just a common drain plug or bolt
Either prop the mower or hold up & use the socket to loosen the drain plug or bolt. Be sure to have a drain pan under the deck to catch the used oil.
After oil is a mere drip re-install the drain plug or bolt, but do not over tighten or strip. Drain the used oil into an empty oil container (or suitable container) using a funnel, for future "safe" disposal at a local Hazardous Waste Disposal Site.These sites are usually managed by local landfill sites.
After drain plug is closed & has a proper seal,prepare to then refill the oil filler hole to proper fill point. Some mowers have the filler hole on top with a dip stick while others are lower on engine near the deck.This type does not have a dip stick, but must be filled to limit,near cap space.Use standard S.A.E 10w30 or 5w30 motor oil.
Check to see that oil cap is installed on filler & then refill gas tank & attach spark plug wire.
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