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They were designed to be "customer friendly", but I have seen them cost owners an engine a few times. After a few years of oil changes...

I have had several over the years that you couldn't tighten the drain due to the flats hitting the frame below the engine. Have to...

Hi kenneth2, Yes, the regulator has to have ground wire run to a bolt to a metal surface of the engine to be effective. Attach the...

You know, never thought of that. Makes a lot of sense.

You have a point there. Those folks then have problems when buying parts. Many will come to forums like this asking part and service...

Hello MParr, You are assuming that people actually have or read the manuals and the dealer provided them. Many end up on a shelf or...

There has always been the clause of recommending changing the engine oil at half the recommended hour if used in dirty-dusty conditions...

You can take a small chisel and hammer and carefully tighten the metal threaded portion into the engine block. Many drains are loose...

Hello S, It is not a matter of waiting until you hear any noise or experience a breakdown. The valve adjustment is to keep the engine...

Yes because the regulator has to have a return ground path.

There has always been the clause of recommending changing the engine oil at half the recommended hour if used in dirty-dusty conditions...

Hello S, It is not a matter of waiting until you hear any noise or experience a breakdown. The valve adjustment is to keep the engine...

Hello MParr, You are assuming that people actually have or read the manuals and the dealer provided them. Many end up on a shelf or...

FYI, the crankshaft length is the distance from the underside of the mounting flange of the engine, not just the part exposed beyond the...

Neither does Kohler. However, many mower manufacturers say to change the oil early in their operators manuals. It's best to follow the...