Brucebotti
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You have the same Kaw engine as my 4260 has. Oil Change is easy, Once heated up good, run the gas tank side rear wheel up on a 2" or so block to get oil tipping towards the drain plug. I then place plastic garbage bag on the deck below the drain & filter (just extra insurance). Attach the clear tubing & place a container down below, remove fill cap & cover opening with clean rag to allow air into crankcase, & drain the oil.
The oil filter has a lip / ledge under it cast into the engine. I used a small plastic round bottle (4 inch), that I cut to just fit under the lip below filter, once in place remove filter, the cup I cut catches any filter oil.
Wipe down any excess & close drain & install new oil filter, I like to pour about 1/2 the filter full of oil, however you need to be quick on install.. :laughing:
Fill engine with 2 qts of with oil.
Start & let run for a few minutes, shut down, & check oil level, & make sure no leaks. It ain't rocket science.
I like your plan, and I agree it ain't rocket science:laughing: My big issue is the mess it makes and the effort it takes to alleviate it. I will keep looking for some sort of an extension kit, and if I can't find one, I'll make one.
Thanks,
Bruce