Can not get the drain plug out of the hose.

[Mike69]

On my DeWalt Z148 ZTR mower I am trying to change the oil because it has gas in it, & I cannot get the drain plug out of the drain hose. I tried to put 2 wrenches on the hose & the plug & the hose keeps moving & I cannot break loose the plug to drain the oil. Any ideas?

 

[mechanic mark]

Mechanic gloves to protect your hands & knuckles. Two 10" crescent wrenches one pushing the other pulling for leverage squeeze together to break loose. You will need to remove carburetor for repair before starting engine with new oil & filter.

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If still under warranty let Dealer repair carburetor.

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[StarTech]

And sometime if the both parts are steel they are rusted as one and the only way is to cut the hose, drain, and replace the hose.

 

[Mike69]

Thanks for the info.

 

[7394]

Later might wanna install a gas shut-off petcock for extra insurance..

If you do have to cut the hose (Last resort), You may be able to find a bolt that will thread in to plug end & then keep cut end up high.

 

[Mike69]

Thanks for the info & tips I was able to finally get the whole hose out of the engine & clamp it in a vice & it was a fight but I got the plug out.

 

[7394]

 

[sterobinson]

Hit it with a hammer first then try it.

 

[Zue]

On my DeWalt Z148 ZTR mower I am trying to change the oil because it has gas in it, & I cannot get the drain plug out of the drain hose. I tried to put 2 wrenches on the hose & the plug & the hose keeps moving & I cannot break loose the plug to drain the oil. Any ideas?

I use a Vacuum Tool I purchased from Harbor Freight to suck the oil out of the Riding Mower’s. This allows you not to have to use the drain plug on the motor.

 

[Alton R]

On my DeWalt Z148 ZTR mower I am trying to change the oil because it has gas in it, & I cannot get the drain plug out of the drain hose. I tried to put 2 wrenches on the hose & the plug & the hose keeps moving & I cannot break loose the plug to drain the oil. Any ideas?

I would get someone to help hold the hose and back up rinch. Then use a impact rinch on the cap on the end of the hose.