LGT45k54 drain plug loose

[ottawarob]

I'm sure this has been covered before, but I can't seem to find anything in the search history. I changed the oil on my lawn tractor the other day, noticed that the drain plug for the oil is loose. I can finger tighten it, but there isn't enough clearance to get in there with a wrench or socket - does husky make low profile socket to tighten this up, or do I have to start taking off parts to get in there and tighten it?

 

[ottawarob]

Well, it's super not ideal, but I managed to get some needle nose pliers in there and snug it up pretty well and also not strip the heck out of the bolt. Time will tell how that holds. Some sort of needle nose adjustable wrench would be great for this.

 

[tomplum]

Assuming that you have the drain under the starter on yours, pull the starter and secure it. I use one of two crow's foots. It would be best if you have time to drain complete , dry and use some Permatex on the threads or other thread seal Loctite .