Cub Cadet EZ oil drain pull & twist

[Rickcin]

All will work. Black pipe is normally for Natural Gas or Propane. Galvanized more for water and stainless for caustic materials. But since there is no pressure all are find. I normally use black pipe.

Thanks again, I really appreciate your advice

 

[Rickcin]

Thanks again, I really appreciate your advice

Now I’m wondering if I could add a ball valve for easy draining and if I could use this with galvanized pipe?

 

[ILENGINE]

As long as it doesn't leak and doesn't get bumped to the open position while the engine is running.

 

[Rickcin]

As long as it doesn't leak and doesn't get bumped to the open position while the engine is running.

I was going to cap it for added protection.

 

[Rickcin]

I was going to cap it for added protection.

I replaced that cheap plastic easy drain that came standard on my Cub Cadet XT2 lawn tractor. The day after I changed the oil and filter, there was a puddle of oil on the shed floor from that plastic drain valve.
I now have it piped with 3/8 inch stainless with a good quality ball valve and I have the handle locked in place with a strong zip tie.

 

[driz]

I am pretty sure you can take that nut off the lever and reorient it so it’s straight up when closed. I did something similar with an identical valve to keep from smacking into the shutoff for my outside garden faucet.

 

[Rickcin]

I am pretty sure you can take that nut off the lever and reorient it so it’s straight up when closed. I did something similar with an identical valve to keep from smacking into the shutoff for my outside garden faucet.

You are probably correct, I would have to be very careful when doing that though.

 

[Rickcin]

You are probably correct, I would have to be very careful when doing that though.

I took a closer look at the photo of the valve and the handle cannot be positioned

You are probably correct, I would have to be very careful when doing that though.

After an enlarged view of the photo of the valve, you can see a nub on the valve body and the handle will only work in that one position.
I could just remove the handle but Im thinking it’s fine as is and will not be a problem.

 

[7394]

I have the handle locked in place with a strong

Looks good, leave the locking Zip tie on it. The handle orientation would be my concern..

 

[StarTech]

Another option was

or

Probably still would need to loosen the engine to install either one but they are better than the plastic one.