Tank Oil Change

[MuncyBob]

That's the Napa filter I've been using for years now, no problems.

 

[woodlandfarms]

I am not a fan of water in any oil tank. Brake clean is my choice, and you can usually get it in buckets.

 

[cqaigy2]

I am not a fan of water in any oil tank. Brake clean is my choice, and you can usually get it in buckets.

Yes, you would definitely want to make sure it's water free before filling it.

 

[Barryh]

That's the Napa filter I've been using for years now, no problems.

Thanks good to know ..

 

[Barryh]

Yes, you would definitely want to make sure it's water free before filling it.

Thanks for the info will drive it up onto a 6x6 to tilt. Think I will just use soft clean rags to wipe it out. As I've never emptied one of these tanks. What about the fluid in the hose's etc do they drain out into the tank or stay in the lines? Guessing afterwards just refill and do the air bubble bleed using the battery same as changing out the filter.

 

[Barryh]

Which Kohler engine do you have in there? I know on mine, I can't just order plug wires. I have to order two entire ignition modules. The plug wires are permanently attached to those.

Have not really looked that closely as of now. But your probably right nice to know .. It's a 95 Kohler Command 25 hp..

 

[Barryh]

I am not a fan of water in any oil tank. Brake clean is my choice, and you can usually get it in buckets.

Agreed ..

 

[MossRoad]

Have not really looked that closely as of now. But your probably right nice to know .. It's a 95 Kohler Command 25 hp..

The first week I had my PT I purchased the maintenance and parts manuals for that engine.... now they are all free on-line.

 

[coolconnection]

Thanks for the info will drive it up onto a 6x6 to tilt. Think I will just use soft clean rags to wipe it out. As I've never emptied one of these tanks. What about the fluid in the hose's etc do they drain out into the tank or stay in the lines? Guessing afterwards just refill and do the air bubble bleed using the battery same as changing out the filter.

Just have lots of containers to catch all the fluid. It is hard to put that little slippery drain plug back in while it is pouring out of the hole. I have done it a few times. Most of the fluid does drain out of the lines but some does remain. But since you are not taking the main pump off it might not be much of a problem. Once you take off the top plate above the holding tank you should have enough room to wipe it out. It might be tight in places and watch out for little sharp inside welds. They'll cut ya. It is also good to try to tilt your tractor to one side so it drains out easier. Good luck. What are you going to seal the plate back down with. When I took mine off it wasn't held on by anything but the bolts and the gasket was shot thus the oil weep all the time from it. I cleaned the area good with some alcohol and used some blue RTV sealant around it and it has worked great so far.

After filling just bleed out like normal until no air bubbles.

 

[Barryh]

My old machine does not have the black plate just a solid tank with cap but I will change out a cotton rag around some heavy duty wire and swab it out until it is clean. Thanks for the tips.