Husqvarna YT 42DXLS CAN'T GET THE OIL DRAIN PLUG LOOSE.

[petemckenney]

KOHLER 7000 SERIES 22 HP ENGINE...
HAVE THE SQUARE HEAD PIPE PLUG DRAIN PLUG CAN'T GET IT TO BREAK LOOSE.
IS IT CLOCKWISE OR COUNTER CLOCKWISE???

Replace it with a Dranzit hose. won't have to worry about it again.

 

[cbs123]

I believe 7/16 wrench fits the plug. A 1/2 extension will fit over the plug and remove it. A little loose, yes. But it works good

 

[beenthere]

If you get it off, don't tighten it down when putting it back.

All too many people think they have to crank on them as hard as they can. Good snug and let it go.. if by slim chance it drips some oil, then give it another 1/4 rev to snug it some more.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

I always put teflon tape on them too

 

[tagpop]

To loosen or remove turn counter clockwise.
Access is usually my problem with these plugs.
Use an open end wrench to determine the exact size 7/16, 14mm or whatever.
use a ratchet and extension, maybe a swivel to get direct access.
I have 12 point sockets that work the best for 7/16 square use a 12 point 1/2 inch socket.
No impact wrench please, no hammer.
If you need leverage (I am a weak person) use a extender bar on the ratchet handle.

 

[tagpop]

There is one other trick for tight bolts. Turn it clockwise just a LItttttle maybe 1/100 of a turn then try to loosen it again. You learn this trick before the days of impact wrenches.

 

[Rick42wood]

Some heat as previously mentioned might do wonders. Drilling a quarter inch hole through it so it can collapse would probably work.