Before starting it and on level ground
Same place you check the oil level.
There is an oil cap that usually has a dip stick attached
Bad piston rings, oil level is too high, check the oil level and adjust
No. Check oil only when engine is off.
You may want to check your manual for your particular mower. I used 30 weight oil in my old mower circa 1978.
No for your lawn mower you will just need regular lawn mower oil.
no, drain some out until you get the proper level
Check the oil/fuel mix and make sure you have it mixed to the correct ratio. Else, try raising the blade on the lawn mower. If you have the lawn mower blade too low, mowing tall grass, it can make too much work for the mower and will cause it to overheat.
Use the cold start button and check the oil and gas too
where do you put the oil at for a john deere 317 riding lawn mower and what brand of oil
Depends on the engine size. Just add oil slowly until you reach the full mark on the dipstick. Add oil, stop, wait a few seconds, check the level.
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