PTmowerMech
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I almost got one from Harbor Freight a few years ago. I should have. But went with the plastic one. Bad mistake.
Cannot find oil drain plug
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I almost got one from Harbor Freight a few years ago. I should have. But went with the plastic one. Bad mistake.
Most mower have a square plug on the bottom of the mower that can be removed with a 12 point socket but it is a lot less time to just open dipstick and turn on side.because no tools required. It is just smart. It helps if the fuel tank is empty but easy oil change.
Not too bad, but seems rather spendy for only 3qt capacity, would only be useful for small engine. For only a little more $ works for more items like passenger vehicles, etc.
Nice.
I agree 100%, I only own my Mightyvac extractor due to a transmission fluid change (European vehicle) that required filling trans from below, while vehicle running and at a certain temp to get fluid to proper level. Was easiest way to do it. I have used it for some oil changes, but always use drain plug afterwards to ensure getting the rest from the bottom.
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I had a boat years ago and it had a 228 Merccruiser outdrive powered by a GM 350 engine. It might have had a drain plug but siphoning was the only way to change it. Probably true of all IO drives. Never felt confidant I was getting all the oil out.
I don't have this engine but just doing a search online to help you out I came across this. It looks like partselect.com shows one at this website . https://www.partselect.com/PS929469...06-01&ModelNum=124702-3106-01&ModelID=5284154
From their main page I put in the engine # you gave and licked on the box labeled Sump Base Assemblies. If this is right, it may be under the mower. Hope this helps.
From their main page I put in the engine # you gave and licked on the box labeled Sump Base Assemblies. If this is right, it may be under the mower. Hope this helps.
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More worrisome than having gas leak out of the tank is getting gas or oil in the cylinder. Always, always tip the machine so the spark plug is on top. Whether that is for an oil change or blade removal, or whatever other maintenance you are doing. If you can't do that, then drain the gas. By doing that, you won't get gas or oil in the cylinder. I've "fixed" dozens of engines where someone didn't follow that simple rule. I happen to have an oil vacuum to suck oil out of the crankcase. I'm not a fan of that because of sludge left in the crankcase, but sometimes there is no other option. On a lawnmower I will always drain the gas and tip the mower so the oil drains out the filler. One last comment, I don't believe in the "never change your oil" mowers. I will always change the oil as part of the tuneup.