Changing oil in 3hp B&S engines

[KindGardener]

I just picked up my 3rd mower (a 20" McLane w/ a 3hp B&S). This one has a horizontal shaft, like my edger.

Now don't laugh at this question... what's the best (neatest / least messy) way to get the oil out of the engine? Turn it over? The guy at the repair shop has some kind of vacuum (or siphon... though I dont want to suck on anything sticking into the case, thank you !)

What I did earlier was this...
I flipped up - handle in the air (sort of suspendd from a chain to the rafter), opened one drain screw & let it drain into a pan. Any better way?

[Richard Martin]

Remove the drain plug and put an extension pipe in it long enough to reach over the edge of the mower deck. Then just put a cap on the end of the pipe when you are done changing the oil. Threaded pipes can be found at you local hardware store.

[rdh]

one of the siphon devices that look like a grease gun.
you can also clean dirt and junk out of gas tanks.
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[MOW ED]

Most small B&S engines I have seen have the oil fill and drain hole. Some also have a drain hole in the bottom but they can be a pain. Just tip it over and drain it.

[KindGardener]

rhanks!

[bob]

I have a pressure washer with a B&S 5hp engine. I also just turn the thing upside-down to drain the oil.