Oil filter

[ljb]

Is there a trick or easy solution to removing the oil filter on a Kohler Courage 22 hp SV715 without oil going everywhere on frame and dripping on the main engine pulley? I put a bunch of paper towels behind and below the filter but it still released a lot more oil than I thought was inside it. And yes I drained the engine first .

 

[Auto Doc's]

Hi ljb,

Pull the plug wires and crank the engine a few times while the drain plug is out, then let it sit and drain a little longer. Most oil filters have an anti-drain back valve made into them, so they are difficult to get emptied.

Next option would be to fashion a trough drain out of cardboard, then use a hammer and nail to punch a hole in the lowest area of the filter to drain it out.

Form A funnel is also an option:

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[ljb]

Hi ljb,

Pull the plug wires and crank the engine a few times while the drain plug is out, then let it sit and drain a little longer. Most oil filters have an anti-drain back valve made into them, so they are difficult to get emptied.

Next option would be to fashion a trough drain out of cardboard, then use a hammer and nail to punch a hole in the lowest area of the filter to drain it out.

Form A funnel is also an option:

Home - Form a Funnel

"The Original" Form-a-Funnel® Eliminate the use of cardboard, plastic jugs and other messy solutions to changing oil. Shop Now! "The Original" Form-a-Funnel® FORM-A-FUNNEL® bends and molds around anything to create a leak proof channel for draining or a funnel for filling Shop Now! "The...

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Thanks Auto Doc for your help and tips. I will try this next time.

 

[SeniorCitizen]

Never spill a drop of oil if the filter is loosened so it can be turned by hand , then a hole is drilled at 12 o'clock in the filter butt . Make a funnel that will fit under the filter that will touch the engine . Next rotate the filter ccw to 6 o'clock to put the drilled hole at the bottom and let er drain into a container .

 

[Auto Doc's]

That is a good idea, but many mower oil filters are barely accessible, much less drill a hole.

 

[SeniorCitizen]

That is a good idea, but many mower oil filters are barely accessible, much less drill a hole.

Yes , that won't be successful on some .

 

[Honest Abe]

Yes , that won't be successful on some .

small 22 caliber directly through; but do it in the grass, not a concrete floor .....

 

[ljb]

Never spill a drop of oil if the filter is loosened so it can be turned by hand , then a hole is drilled at 12 o'clock in the filter butt . Make a funnel that will fit under the filter that will touch the engine . Next rotate the filter ccw to 6 o'clock to put the drilled hole at the bottom and let er drain into a container .

I like this idea. I will try this next time. Thanks

 

[sgkent]

maybe one of these may help https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017MTFIYE?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

 

[slomo]

Shop vac on oil fill tube. What's not to like?