Oil change mess, suggestions?

Lots of suggestions for using/forming a “funnel” to direct the oil away. As previously pictured there isn’t much clearance between the filter and the engine mounting deck. Wouldn’t be able to get much slope, plus where would I drain it to? The hole by the filter and drain hose is directly above the hydro so no room for a catch pan under there.

Probably use paper towels or as also suggested, absorbent mats, under the filter as I unscrew it.
 
Yes, many ZTRs are not service friendly. Poking a hole in the filter as previously mentioned is my go to. It allows a couple ounces anyways to bleed out. The bag over the filter once it is loosened is a great idea.
 
Gord Baker said:
Kohler engines have not been manufactured for over a Decade I was told. Fashion a path out of heavy aluminium foil to help drain the oil to a container. Cut the bottom off a plastic bottle of similar size and put it over the filter after loosening it.
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The information isn't quite right. In 2007, Kohler created Kohler-YinXiang in China. The small gas engines are now made there, so Kohler still makes and sells engines, but they are not produced in the US, like the original Kohler engines we all knew and loved.

Kohler engines are now know as Rehlko.

 
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