Troy-Bilt Rider Mower Oil Change

[@markshuput5228]

The Drainzit hose is what I bought for my TB 30. Never spill a drop of oil and have been using it for 3 years. Also a Briggs and Stratton oil filter will work. I get mine at Lowes for 10 bucks. I've had the TB 30 for 5 years and good maintenance keeps it problem free. Great video!

[@adanspencer5753]

5w30 or 5w-20? and how much?

[@Sixtytwo-56]

Excellent tutorial! I got one of these used a few years ago and it will need this before winter. Also, loosening a filter when you drain crankcase oil on a motor helps get more oil out and it drains more quickly. Thanks again!

[@Hewhoislikegod0]

I have this same mower and couldn’t find the drain plug. You are a life saver!

[@steveandritasdiy]

Glad to help!

[@jeffw1246]

I just got a used one from a small engine repair guy fully serviced. He went over it pretty well with oil drain channel trick too. I finally had enough with even a self propelled mowing every third day with rain keeping the grass growing. Got a good fair price after seeing what new ones are.

[@thesaltlifemanshow5522]

Lucky you have this version of this rider. I just got mine about 3 or 4 weeks ago and it's the yard machines version which has the Briggs 875 series engine mounted at a weird angle and it has a small ATV battery that's charged with a plug on the side of the mower by the charger which kinda looks like what you would use to plug in a small household stereo or landline wireless phone. My engine doesnt have the oil filter or drain spout like almost every single riding mower I've ever seen. This things similar to a car and on the underside of the engine and it's a pain to get to as well with all the pullies and belts in the way. The engine also holds an incredibly small amount of oil for its size as well if you ask me. It's also quite interesting that mine doesnt have a throttle for the engine it just runs at one speed at all times which is my biggest pet peeve about the mower. That and if your anything like me the forward neutral reverse handle under the seat is super inconvenient and located in a weird way that makes shifting back and forth a pain if you have to reverse and such quite often the way I do when mowing. That being said for the 150 bucks I paid for a like new 2015 rider that most likely has less then 50 hours on it. I couldnt say no. I just find it interesting that this design is sold as troy bilt. Craftsman murray etc and each one has a few different things. But it's a lesson in american mowers nowadays. They are all made by mtd and just different colors and names. I hate that john deere is made by mtd now I'll stick with the older ones my Deere 210 is a great mower but my favorite is my 314 full hydrostat. Has the mower the snow blade and blower and rotor tiller and even the deck is lifted and such by a hydraulic system. Plus Kohler motors were so much better made then briggs or kawasaki or even honda

[@thomastimlin1724]

sometimes I think the designers of these mowers flunked shop class in high school....

[@akpoindexter1982]

Very concise. Very clear. Good tips for making the job easier. Perfect how to video. Thank you.

[@steveandritasdiy]

You're welcome!

[@jjpac2011]

very helpful video. thank you. this should apply to the craftsman 30" correct? They look exactly the same except for the badging.

[@newportmike8519]

Thank you. No fluff and to the point.

[@steveandritasdiy]

Thanks.

[@leonlanoux7238]

There is a drain hose that you want to install, it will make your future oil changes much easier after you install it

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

Yes, I can see what you mean about being a little messy. I also see that you came up with a way to handle it, lol. It’s good to know these little things that no one seems to talk about. Very informative. Thanks for the link.

[@steveandritasdiy]

I gather it would be easier mowing your new property with this rather than a push mower.

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

@@steveandritasdiy yes!!! Most definitely. I bought an old snapper for pretty cheap but have not gotten everything just right yet. I am going to need something more reliable. Oh, btw I subscribed. I didn’t know about this channel, glad you gave me the link.

[@steveandritasdiy]

Thanks for subscribing brother. I kind of feel I have to split the content of my other channel so the plan is to start to move the DIY stuff here. I saw you started doing shorts. Hopefully that'll give you a bump. As for the mower, I hope you can get a good price on it. We bought it at Home Depot and they did deliver it for free and I got it the next day.

[@KINDOMTSWH22]

Thank you . I'm still learning the best ways to get them done.👍

[@steveandritasdiy]

Glad to help!

[@richardelliott8525]

Thank you. The other video that I have seen had a train. Hose and mine does not have a drink hose. Your video has the exact same engine. I do so thank you for showing me.

[@steveandritasdiy]

Glad to hear the video helped.

[@PLnNL]

Great video..Simple and to the point. Thank you!

[@steveandritasdiy]

Glad that it was helpful!

[@JavierMorales-pz9jd]

Nice video!!

[@steveandritasdiy]

Thank you!

[@lupitatrevino1198]

Great video. I've had my TB30R since 2017 . Can you do video on air filter & cleaning carburetor. Nobody has anything on this Troy Built. Thx

[@steveandritasdiy]

Here's an air filter change video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPalp-oZptle5Isi=WiCaf_186G8zr9AC

[@frankgambino7576]

Very helpful and well done video. Thank you. Now I know how to change to oil on my TB30R.

[@steveandritasdiy]

Glad to help!

[@alucard1947]

You certainly can do it this way, however with todays tools you can work smarter. I used a siphon pump or even used Automotive Fluid Extractor Pump, Oil Change Syringe with Hose no fuss no mess. It is a good idea to run the motor I usually change the oil after the grass is cue. Oil changes are very easy now a days.

[@Shirmagedrusclau]

This video was made two years ago but I have a question about my little Troy-Bilt ride on. So it starts up I get on it I put it in gear and I cut the lawn for about a half hour and then all the sudden it just starts sputtering sputtering and completely dies. It's got over a half a tank of gas in it what could be the issue? I changed the air filter as it was easy but I don't know what else to do Thank you

[@jonathanr72]

There's no washer or o-ring on that drain plug. My one now leaks even though it feels like it's very tight. I don't want to strip the thread, is there a torque figure for it, or some other way of getting it to seal properly?

[@steveandritasdiy]

Not that I know of. If it's screwed in straight and tight, and it still leaks, I'd buy a new replacement drain plug.

[@mricefl]

very well done! a lot of videos the people goes so fast or they just play music and it's hard to see how to do something or they also skip a few steps.

[@steveandritasdiy]

Thank you! Happy to help.

[@cindygromett2441]

Can you tell me where the air filter is on the TB30. My Husband passed and I'm going to try to do the oil change myself ! Fingers crossed ! This is a very helpful video ! Thank you !

[@steveandritasdiy]

Sure, I did a video on it. Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPalp-oZptle5Isi=WiCaf_186G8zr9AC

[@cindygromett2441]

@@steveandritasdiy Wow ! Thanks so much !! I've searched everywhere and couldn't find it . Wish me luck, I've never done anything like this before 🙂Thanks again !!!!!

[@cameronwingate7477]

I would probably use castor oil, classic 20 W 50 and change the oil every 20 times you mow or if it starts to look dark and if you have a butt load of money then get a couple of quarts of royal purple HPS 20 W 50 or the ultra series diesel oil

[@rollzolo]

I always like the one in can't buy me love movie mover.. you know what he was riding on.. thinking on buying a rideon bc my arthritis is getting worse. Thanks

[@jimmyvatto]

Mine has no oil filter. I got it last year what gives 😮

[@paulmysliborski4832]

I have the exact same TB30 mower. 382cc. Great machine. I bought mine in 2017. PLEASE look up the "Drainzit" oil change extension. For about $30, you can end your nightmare oil changes. It is a thick rubber hose that screws into the drain plug port, and has a cap on the other end. American Made!!

[@steveandritasdiy]

That's a good tip.

[@truckersworld6777]

Thanks for the video.

[@steveandritasdiy]

You're welcome!

[@tyhnbgtyhnbgt]

I've got the exact same mower. Mine doesn't have a oil filter.. are there different size engines on the same motor

[@steveandritasdiy]

If you bought a new one recently it might have a different engine. Check your owners manual or visit the troybilt website.

[@toybuns775]

My TB30r was purchased from Lowes, it doesnt have a filter either. Its a 10.5HP Briggs and Stratton Engine with NO clearance between the frame and the motor for an oil ramp. Best way I have found is to open the oil fill cap and use a siphon pump to extract the old oil. Dont even bother with the drain plug

[@robkemp6116]

I have this mower and I purchased it secondhand, with no manual. What is the oil capacity of the newer model TB30R? I can't seem to find it anywhere.@@toybuns775

[@rioplatensesur7876]

El filtro se cabia antes de poner la tuerca / tapon de carter

[@RobertWittka-bo4rf]

Are you able to use synthetic oil on this mower, I seem to remember someone saying don't

[@steveandritasdiy]

I checked the manual for you Robert and it says SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. It also notes that a 5w30 synthetic oil may be used to improve start ability for cold weather (temperatures below 40 degrees F)

[@payclint7604]

What kind of oil?

[@steveandritasdiy]

10W30

[@RobAnderssen]

Bought mine used and previous owner added a 6 inch threaded extension pipe to oil opening.

[@reneem.4725]

Thank you for this video!!

[@steveandritasdiy]

You're welcome!

[@gqhall8791]

Thank you

[@mricefl]

your welcome!

[@12diego17]

Perfect

[@waazainis7aluwix866]

thanks this helps - the instructions were no help

[@steveandritasdiy]

Happy to help.

[@stevejohnson5814]

very helpful vid, thanks

[@steveandritasdiy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrbubetube]

wow, that was the worst design I've seen for oil changes. what year is that mower? is that an old model? have they fixed it with the newest model?

[@steveandritasdiy]

We bought it from Home Depot in 2021. As far as I know, they haven't changed the design.

[@mrbubetube]

@@steveandritasdiy wow. you might want to talk to a mower mechanic and ask them if there's a part you can buy for that engine to make the oil change easier and less messy. or go to the troy bilt website and ask them. they have a live chat menu at the top of their website you can click on to ask questions. you'll need to tell them the model number of your mower and possibly the model number of your engine. I think they should send you a new oil drain plug extension for free. that's ridiculous the way they designed that oil drain plug. If you chat with them, send them a link to your video so they can clearly see how ridiculous it is.

[@reneem.4725]

@@mrbubetube I chatted with Troy Bilt support today, they said they will send me a free oil sleeve, but not the extension. I agree with you, it's a bad design on their part. I'm going to purchase my own to make it easier.

[@mrbubetube]

do you still have this mower? how do you like it? does it make a nice cut? does it do hills ok? you should do a mowing video similar to this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqW5e4mfqrpqe68

[@steveandritasdiy]

Yep, still have it and I like it. I have some steep spots on the property and it handles it fine. Tires have held up well. I do have to jump start the battery if I let it sit too long.

[@srhodes6963]

you included nothing in the way of ensuring the correct amount is added. kind of a key point

[@steveandritasdiy]

You obviously didn't watch the whole thing because I said it takes a quart and a half.

[@shakebackllc9905]

Thank you

[@steveandritasdiy]

You're welcome!