Anyone know where the oil drain plug would be on this Brigs engine?

[Woodworks]

Thought I would change the oil on dads ride on but can't find a drain plug. Any ideas? 

[Cheesy pete]

https://www.briggsandstratton.com/eu/en_gb/support/faqs/browse/lawn-mower-oil-change.html

 

try this 

 

[GardenKit]

You need to look on the other side. The plug will be in the side of the sump just below where the dipstick fits.

[Woodworks]

21 minutes ago, GardenKit said:

You need to look on the other side. The plug will be in the side of the sump just below where the dipstick fits.

Thanks, Barry. Hmm, not what I wanted to here. Can't even see in that side let alone see a drain plug. Would need to remove the petrol tank support and the electrics to get any access. Is there any harm in trying to siphon out the old oil? 

[eggsarascal]

If it's anything like the one on a Vanguard V twin I've got you'll need a whole lot of luck to get at it. I've added a bit of hydraulic hose with a its own valve/tap to make the job easier. I'll grab a picture tomorrow if it will help.

Edited March 23, 2019 by eggsarascal

[GardenKit]

23 minutes ago, Woodworks said:

Thanks, Barry. Hmm, not what I wanted to here. Can't even see in that side let alone see a drain plug. Would need to remove the petrol tank support and the electrics to get any access. Is there any harm in trying to siphon out the old oil? 

I actually never drain oil, instead I use a vacuum extractor to suck it out through the dipstick. Don't think you could siphon it though Beau. Best to just remove the petrol tank support. Alternatively tip the machine to the left and drain it from the dipstick tube. Sounds crude, but it will work.

 

[Woodworks]

1 minute ago, GardenKit said:

I actually never drain oil, instead I use a vacuum extractor to suck it out through the dipstick. Don't think you could siphon it though Beau. Best to just remove the petrol tank support. Alternatively tip the machine to the left and drain it from the dipstick tube. Sounds crude, but it will work.

 

Thanks again. There may be an old oil sump pump from a boat in one of the sheds so will have a look see before taking it all apart. It's a fair old machine to tilt on its side! 

[adw]

We also use a pneumatic pump to remove oil from engines, you can buy a cheap manual pump off the bay, they do work long enough to do the job.

[Woodworks]

 Couldn't find all the parts for the old boat sump pump but with a bit of improvisation got the job done. Barry, I can see why you always pump out oil. This will be being used again for sure.

[Baldbloke]

Thanks, Barry. Hmm, not what I wanted to here. Can't even see in that side let alone see a drain plug. Would need to remove the petrol tank support and the electrics to get any access. Is there any harm in trying to siphon out the old oil? 

Isn’t that what is being shown in your picture?
I siphon oil out of all my vehicles/mowers/digger if at all possible. A Porsche is the only one that doesn’t work. This from the dipstick tube. It generally takes out more waste oil than removing the sump plug. This because the siphon tube hits the bottom of the oil pan. The sump plug because of the threads usually leaves up to 1/3” of dirty oil in the sump to contaminate the new oil.[emoji1304]