Partially lift mower until you see the 3/8" square plug at bottom of engine. Leaning mower too far over will cause gas or oil to leak from fill points. Using a 3/8" ratchet and 6" square drive extension, place square drive in plug and back out counterclockwise. Let oil drain in shallow container (plastic gallon milk jug cut down) a few minutes before replacing and tightening plug. Add fresh oil until dip stick mark indicates full.
Lew Warren, August 2011
what kind of oil does it use
lee, June 2009
It took me awhile to find this, so I thought I better share it. This is the owners manual for the engine. It has all the instructions you should need.