Koler 10 hp 241 question?

[j main 5]

      Hi guys

 

I have a radier 10 with a kohler 10 hp motor my question is this what size socket or what tool do you use to get the drain plug out?

my friend used a socket on it and rounded the corners of the plug now I can hardly get it out do the make a special tool  for the plug?

and if so where can I get one

 

                                                                                               Thank you

                                                                                                    Jeff

 

 

[JAinVA 4,638]

j main,

   If the plug is a standard pipe plug then you should only use a square drive socket.Not something most people have beyond 3/8". Remove the plug with a Cresent wrench or vise grip pliers and go the your local Lowes,Home Depot or hardware store and get a new one.Most pipe plugs are meant to be removed with an adjustable wrench or pipe wrench.If the thing is square, no hex socket will work.JAinVA

Edited April 18, 2016 by JAinVA

[KC9KAS 4,744]

There are 8 point sockets for the square pipe plugs.

The 12 point socket fit, but they too will round the corners if the plug is tight!

Most of my engines have an extensions on the drains to allow easier access. They also have a Hex cap instead of a plug.

[Ed Kennell 42,111]

Replace it with a socket head (allen) pipe plug.