How to Remove an Old Oil Filter From a John Deere Mower
When you change the oil on your John Deere mower, you want to change the oil filter. Sometimes the oil filter can seem a little difficult to remove by hand. In such a case, you will need to use an oil filter wrench, much like you would when changing the oil filter on your car. The oil filter twists onto a threaded shaft on the engine crankcase. Once you have the old filter off, remember to wipe the crankcase fitting clean and to apply a thin coat of motor oil to the new filter gasket before installing.
Place an oil drain bucket under the oil filter on the right side of the mower. You need to have already drained the mower oil before you do this; make sure the oil drain plug is securely in place before moving the bucket from beneath the oil drain to beneath the filter.
- When you change the oil on your John Deere mower, you want to change the oil filter.
- Once you have the old filter off, remember to wipe the crankcase fitting clean and to apply a thin coat of motor oil to the new filter gasket before installing.
Place an oil filter wrench around the oil filter, with the handle pointing to the left.
Turn the oil filter counterclockwise. If the oil filter is tight, you will need to use some force to turn the filter.
Remove the oil filter wrench once the filter is loose enough to turn the filter by hand.
Continue turning the oil filter counterclockwise by hand and pull the filter off the mower engine. Let any oil in the filter drain into the bucket.
Remove An Oil Filter From A Cub Cadet Mower
Start your Cub Cadet riding lawn mower's engine, and allow it to idle for about 10 minutes. That amount of time allows the oil to become thin, facilitating its removal. Raise the engine hood, and disconnect the spark plug wire or wires on the side or sides of the engine. Grasp the drain port, turn it counterclockwise one-quarter turn and pull the end of the port outward. Press the cap back onto the port. Pour SAE 30 engine oil into the oil fill tube, checking the oil dipstick periodically to ensure you add only enough oil for the oil level to reach the "Full" mark on the dipstick. Secure the dipstick in the oil fill tube. Recheck the oil level on the dipstick, and add oil, if necessary, to raise the oil level to the "Full" mark.
- Place an oil filter wrench around the oil filter, with the handle pointing to the left.
Tip
Oil filter wrenches are available at auto parts stores and home improvement centers.
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References
- Manuals Online: John Deere Mower Manual pp37
- Second Chance Garage: Changing Oil Filter
- Home Construction Improvement: Changing Mower Oil
- University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources: Power Lawn Mower Safety
- Cub Cadet Operator's Manual -- Lawn Tractor LTX1040; Cub Cadet
- Cub Cadet: How to Change the Oil on a Cub Cadet Riding Lawn Mower
Tips
- Oil filter wrenches are available at auto parts stores and home improvement centers.
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Kenneth Crawford is a freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience. His work has appeared in both print and online publications, including "The American Chronicle." Crawford holds an associate degree in business administration from Commonwealth College.
