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dinosaur
Joined: Feb 24, 2007
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Craftsman Tecumseh engine - Oil drain plug doesn't come off, any solutions?
Original Message Feb 24, 2007 6:01 pm |
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Here is the type on gas snlowblower that I have. I bought it new a few months ago and this is the 1st time I am trying to change the oil. The problem that I am having is that the oid drain plug will not turn loose from the metal rod behind it. The metal rod turns as the oil drain plug turns so there is no way I can remove the oil drain plug. Any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated!
here is my snowblower
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Snow+Equipment&pid=07188355000&vertical=LAWN&subcat=Snow+Throwers%2C+Gas&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
here is a .pdf file of my manual
http://www.tecumsehpower.com/CustomerService/OperatorManuals/pdf/181-1275-14.pdf
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Jonathan
I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house. -Zsa Zsa
Location: Near Albany NY
Joined: Sep 12, 2004
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Re: Craftsman Tecumseh engine - Oil drain plug doesn't come off, any solutions?
Reply #2 Feb 25, 2007 8:35 am |
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If it's the same setup as on my Ariens (a cap on a tube that goes into the engine crankcase), I hold the tube with vice grips while loosening the cap with a box or open end wrench.
2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw
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