What is a Good Oil Change interval for push mowers?

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Even though my Engine Does not require oil changes
*It has the new Briggs and Stratton check and add feature.
I plan to change it every 2 seasons to help it last longer.
What is the Recommended Oil Change interval for most
Briggs and Stratton Push Mower Engines?

Does anybody here have their Manual to give me a
Rough ideal of a good oil change interval for a push mower???

Since my engine is sealed so tightly...
I have the Snapper SP90Q with Briggs and Stratton 163cc Engine with Quiet power technology
with an automotive style air filter.

This is what my air filter looks like:

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Should Every (2) Seasons be sufficient enough for my climate?
since I live in Michigan and only mow half of the year and then we
get covered in snow for 4 to 5 months.
As I will be using a VERY High Quality GF-5 Oil (i.e. Valvoline Max-Life Full-Synthetic 5W-30)
As it states in my Owners Manual that a Synthetic 5W-30 is okay to use.
 
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After 25 hours of operation or once a season per most manuals.
 
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Just remember to due regular air filter and spark plug maintenance. That engines no oil change design requires annual air filter and spark plug maintenance to maintain the oil in usable condition.
 
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ILENGINE said:
Just remember to due regular air filter and spark plug maintenance. That engines no oil change design requires annual air filter and spark plug maintenance to maintain the oil in usable condition.
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So if I'm using a High Quality GF-5 Oil like Valvoline Max-Life Full-Synthetic 5w-30
I should easily be able to go 2 seasons on a sump Quality Synthetic;
Since I live in Michigan and I'm covered in snow half the year Right?

Picture of My new Snapper SP90Q that I want to take care of!!!

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You should be able to go two seasons, just keep an eye on the condition of the air filter. In dusty conditions may need to service the air cleaner more often then you would in more normal use.
 
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ILENGINE said:
You should be able to go two seasons, just keep an eye on the condition of the air filter. In dusty conditions may need to service the air cleaner more often then you would in more normal use.
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We do have a farmer's field behind us;
BUT he only comes around twice a year.
To plant in the spring; and to harvest in the fall.
Since he's NOT stirring up dust every day I mow;
and I Do NOT live on a Dirt Road; I really would NOT
count these as dusty conditions would you?
 
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I was talking about the dust kicked up the your mower itself. You would be surprised sometimes what kind of dust cloud they can create. Most common toward the end of summer, like July, August when it gets dry.
 
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ILENGINE said:
I was talking about the dust kicked up the your mower itself. You would be surprised sometimes what kind of dust cloud they can create. Most common toward the end of summer, like July, August when it gets dry.
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Oh; I see; thanks.
 
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