Phatboy 565 #1 Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) So i went to the WH dealer today and askd him about fixing my 520 and he said he could bit gonna be 2 weeks to get to me cause they were all backed up.. So i said ok i figure something out,, so i called my brother and we took the engine bolts out and lifted it up , took off old oil drain pipe and went to lowes and bought all new ,,nipples and a red shut off valve,, so when i wanna change oil i have a nipple with a hose on it , just screw it in open valve and walaa oil change done no tools !!! She all back together and puring like a kitten !! I feel so much better lol.. Edited March 14, 2016 by Phatboy 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #2 Posted March 15, 2016 looks great 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #3 Posted March 15, 2016 Glad you got it sorted. Nice to be able to do it yourself and avoid the dealer and time with the tractor away from home! Saving $$$$ too!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,936 #5 Posted March 15, 2016 We have lots of drains like that on larger pumps at work. I install plugs into the valves though so oil does not get accidentally drained. Looking good. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,587 #6 Posted March 15, 2016 I agree with Cleat. I would feel a lot better with a plug in the valve. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #7 Posted March 15, 2016 Yep, I have valves on gear box oil drains...always install a plug! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 924 #8 Posted March 15, 2016 I am glad to see you get to root cause. I think I have one of those same leaking nipples on my 314 with Kohler Command Pro. Once again an aluminum block. I have been living with the slow leak for 2 years-but it does make quite a mess especially when the sticky oil mixes with dust from dry grass. What did you use (mfg/brand) for pipe dope on the threads? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #9 Posted March 15, 2016 Always use a plug with a little Teflon tape. Live 'n learn. I've seen a few puddles of oil, ask the grandsons! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,587 #10 Posted March 15, 2016 Yep, If little hands find a key, knob, or handle, they will turn it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightorchid 261 #11 Posted March 15, 2016 They really should have come with these to begin with. Not the best planning, since they are pretty cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #12 Posted March 20, 2016 On March 15, 2016 at 9:49 AM, wrightorchid said: They really should have come with these to begin with. Not the best planning, since they are pretty cheap. The newer mowers do, and I don't like them. They're a spring-loaded 1/4 twist nightmare. I do use and promote the hell out of Fumoto oil drain valves. I put one on each car I have at the first oil change. Spring loaded 1/4 turn stainless and brass ball valve, with a safety clip. Makes for a toolless oil change if the filter isn't screwed on too tight. Another bonus - I install them with a small amount of RTV so I prevent any further leaks from the drain plug area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
