I find it's easier to get oil out if the engine is warmed up first and as other's have said, removing the filler cap to create venting always helps the flow too.
Hey, just looking at your page. I test drove a Toro Titan for about a minute and was sold on the My Ride seat suspension. Got a Titan 60 inch three years ago to mow my four+ acres. Replaced the old Deines Marty J bucking bronc that was here on the property.
The My Ride looks impressive!! Like an off-roading type suspension!! I bet it is very comfortable. Mine is simple springs-the seat is cushioned well. I only have a little over 1/2 acre to mow. The Ikon was the middle option for me and fit my need-not too expensive and yet well built. They are making the new lawn tractors much better these days. Better decks, better welds, better construction. The Titan has some very nice wheels on them as well. I bet the ride is amazing! Enjoy and thanks for sharing!! Appreciate you taking the time to check out the channel as well!! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and have a Merry Christmas!
I use a vacuum canister sold by West Marine to remove engine oil. It removes every bit of the oil and is very quick in doing so. The plastic oil drain plug that Ariens and Gravely use is prone to leak, so it's best to avoid using it.
I am replacing the drain plug with the Kawasaki drain hose to avoid the leaky drain plug. Appreciate the tip about vacuuming the oil too!! Thanks for watching and have a Happy New Year!
@@JR-uy3zo Enjoy the Limited Edition. They look great!!! I will say that the plastic drain plug does leak some-you have to check it periodically to hand tighten it. I did buy the Kawasaki drain hose and will install it in April. That should eliminate any concerns and make it easier to drain the oil along with less mess. I will do a video on it when I change the oil for the season for those that might be interested in it. Thanks for watching!! You will love the Ariens!! It is a quality mower!!
There are several different sellers in Amazon. I have put two links for you. Search Amazon for a cheaper price. It is in the video description also. Thanks for watching!!!
Yes sir! I had to add oil to it. Appreciate the heads up! I will be doing my second oil change and adding the Kawasaki Drain hose to it. Not a fan of the plastic drain spout. Thanks for watching!
@@broncomustangponypower I don't use the drain. I have a mighty vac that holds 10 gallons of oil. Stick the hose down the oil tube, pump 3 times and all oil is removed in about 1 minute......works like a champ😊
Nice mower I got the Limited Edition Ikon XD 52 with the same Kawasaki motor. Same as yours but with a upgraded seat, retro paint, logos, and the rubber matt for the feet. I believe the padding on the arm controls is different as well but its just like yours. Great mower. I just hit 20 hrs and am changing my oil for the first time this week. I got the add on hose so the oil changes will be easier after this first one. Also I am changing the blades. Just to keep them fresh and factory sharp. Thanks for the video. It gives me a little beforehand knowledge on my first maintenance job on the Ikon.
Let me know how easy adding the oil drain hose is. I am waiting to get on when I do my next oil change. Thanks for watching and I’m glad the video was of some help. Also let me know which blades you go with. I was thinking about some Gator Blades when it comes time to change them out. B
Did my 3rd oil change @60hrs on mine this morning, I discovered using little oil hand pump($15 amazon or harbor freight) attached the drain plug gets the oil out quicker and lets you put full 2 quarts in.
Yes sir!! I have had a few tell me which honestly, is much appreciated! Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching the video! I will be adding in the spring, the Kawasaki drain hose for the oil. I bought it on Amazon when the price dropped. I think that will help make the draining of the oil easier and less messy.
@@broncomustangponypower I just did my second oil change and changed to the Kawasaki flex hose drain. Got it on Amazon for like $35. I had to because that garbage, yellow drain plug broke. Even before it broke it made such a huge mess, Anyway, the yellow drain plug has a rubber nipple on the end which popped off and tore, which really ticked me off. At any rate, I'm much happier with the flex hose. It's so much better built, so much better quality. Anyway, just mentioning this because there's also an after market hose drain called Drainzit or something similar. Might want to look at what's available. I still don't get why these mower manufacturers don't wise up and just add the cost of the better drain solution. I think most would happily pay for it.
@@johnmonkey1874 I bought the Kawasaki hose over the winter. I have not put it on yet. Plan to later this month for my second oil change. Glad to hear you are pleased with the new hose. I agree-it should have come with it. It also should have come with the floor mat too. It’s not expensive either but it does reduce vibration on your feet while you mow.
@@broncomustangponypower Ha, so you too like making milkshakes while mowing? I love the mower despite those two things. So much faster than my old mower and great deck. By the way, mine's the Gravely 52 ZT X, but it's pretty much the same... both made by Ariens. Great vid.
@@johnmonkey1874 I have been pleased with it. My Cub Cadet was my first zero turn and it was good. But nothing like this. The construction of the deck is amazing and it starts the first time everytime so far. Appreciate the encouragement!!
so the factory says it takes two quarts and you don't believe them ?? one thing to check when you check the oil level is if you should screw the dip stick in or set it on the top and check it. What you did may not have put the correct amount of oil in your engine.
I had to mow with this 70 degree weather in Texas. I mowed a bunch of weeds. I will be installing the Kawasaki Drain hose when I change my oil later probably in April. I did not have that many hours because of the drought but I change it once a year even if I don’t hit the hours. I will video the install of the drain hose too. Tired of the leakage around the drain plug. Not a lot but more than I want. Thanks for watching.
@@broncomustangponypower I used the drain hose supplied and it was a pain. Getting it on was fine, but it just trickled out. I got frustrated with the wait since I needed to mow my Texas weeds as well, so I just put a pan under the case and let the oil flow out. Made a mess but the time it took me to clean up was prob less than that hose would drain oil. Gotta figure out a better solution
@@rossagge This is what I bought. I will be installing later, probably end of March/early April. www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-Engine-Flex-Drain-510440902/dp/B07LFKRD91/ref=asc_df_B07LFKRD91/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=352636907912&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=250729147300034526&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027192&hvtargid=pla-784742714316&psc=1&mcid=5252487cc1873585ab5011abde5fc199&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=71441575379&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=352636907912&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=250729147300034526&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027192&hvtargid=pla-784742714316&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxOauBhCaARIsAEbUSQTa9XnrchvYrY9y5JUDLj-UsySwgTa4H8Tb7XYn-gzzvF8tHL3zqxwaAh-kEALw_wcB
@@broncomustangponypower Oh, that's perfect. I unscrewed the whole drain plug just to see what it looked like and the it was just a small pass through seep hole. Bad design putting the drain hole where it is. Good engine though! Gonna pick one up. Thanks!
I have the 2023 Ikon model with the Kawasaki engine, I couldnt find what type of oil to use, I see your using synthetic. Dont the engine have to break in with conventional oil to allow rings to seat? Maybe 8-10 hrs is enough?
I am on my 3rd spring. I am a little over 30 hours now (drought has not been kind to the yard over the past 2 summers). This year has been rainy which has been nice. I am about to do my next oil change since it’s been a year since the last change. I will only be changing the oil/filter since the hours are still low. Regarding the oil, my Mustang has always had synthetic oil in it. I have heard you are supposed to do as you said yet I also read it’s ok to use the synthetic. I have no issues nor leaks (I do have to regularly check the drain plug to ensure it is tight. That is a known leak point. I have bought a Kawasaki drain hose to replace that plug for my next change. You can look on the internet and get a variety of opinions. All I can say is it has worked for me. I used synthetic on my Cub Cadet for 12 years b4 I sold it. I did the same thing with it. If you are uncertain, use regular oil for your first change and then make the switch. My son-in-laws Ariens is a year older than mine and we did the same with his. He has had no issues either. It’s hard to gauge honestly with low hour usage the past few years but both our mowers are functioning well. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. I learn a lot from people’s input. Have a great day.
Here is an article from Briggs Stratton you might find interesting. www.briggsandstratton.com/na/en_us/support/faqs/browse/mower-oil-type-and-capacity.html#:~:text=When%20choosing%20lawn%20mower%20oil,alter%20required%20oil%20change%20intervals.
Hi james here i have that same one my issues is getting my open / closes oil plug to prevent new oil from leaking back out.....i have the open close oil plug level straight across but i confuse/ puzzled why its still leaking my freshly added oil
I have had to tighten the oil plug every few mows to keep it from leaking. I have bought the Kawasaki drain hose I plan on installing in May. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LFKRD91/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Kawasaki recommends the first oil change at 25 hours, then every 100 hours thereafter. I only put 9 hours in the first year of ownership because of the drought and basically no grass growing. After my first mow this spring, it put me a little over 10 but I wanted to change it then before I started weekly mowing. I could have waited yet, it is easy to put things off, especially when it heats up for summer. I had a Kawasaki engine on my Cub Cadet and followed the same pattern. Here is where I got the information from. www.kawasakienginestore.com/Oil-Change-Reference-Chart
Some say 5 hours, some say 8, others say 10. The Kawasaki manual says 20 or 25 or whatever. I have no clue who's right, but the idea to do it so soon after buying a new mower is to get rid of any potential metal shavings and/or debris that may have wound up in the engine block after being built. I think it's a precautionary thing more than anything else.
I did not change the air filter. It was just an oil change. That was the Kawasaki oil filter 49965-7007. I fill it and let is absorb so I do not have to wait for the oil to flow through the motor. There is less time lag and the oil gets to the engine and components sooner. Thanks for watching.
I know they updated the deck on the newer models. I like the access to the belts they added on the new deck. The parking brake upgrade to the handles was no big deal. I have seen on the forums that the updated deck has had problems with the belts coming off depending on height/angle of the deck. I am impressed with the sturdiness of the mower. The engine is a beast. It is the same engine I had on my Cub Cadet and it ran for 12 years until I sold it. It was still running!!! So far, all has been great! I am about to change the oil again for this season. I have already bought the Kawasaki Oil Drain hose to change out from the plastic plug it uses now. It is a slight pain to change the oil. I will do another video on the installation of it. My goal is to have the oil drain easier and less messy. Hoping it works well. I will say the mower started up quickly for this season. I started mowing in Feb??? We had a 94 degree day in the last week and that whole week, weeds decided it was spring. So the mowing has begun. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and commenting!!! I am still very satisfied with the mower and its performance!! Here is the Amazon link if interested in it. www.amazon.com/dp/B07LFKRD91?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I was told after the first 10 hours but there is nothing in the owners manual but the 100 hour maintenance. Looking online, I have seen 8 to 10 hours and 25 hours. It has been a year for me so it worked out fine for me. We changed my son in laws Ariens oil change at 20 hours. I guess as long as it gets changed is all that matters. A couple of sites say Kawasaki recommends at 8 hours??
@@Kimsuefullove Since it had been one year, I really did not want to start the year off with the original oil in it. We actually got rain so there is grass to mow. I just went ahead and changed it before I started mowing this season. My son in law's Ariens is 2 years old and had 20 hours on it-we changed his also. Much easier the 2nd time since I had just done mine. Let me know how it goes with yours. Thanks for watching!!!
I have been schooled on this several times in the comments 🤣. Appreciate you taking the time to let me know. We learn from each other and that is much appreciated. Thanks for watching too!!
Thanks for taking the time to give me some feedback. Much appreciated!!! I have received several comments that have been insightful and helpful for my next oil change, which will probably be next spring because of this summers drought. I will make sure I did that from now on. I have bought the Kawasaki oil drain hose on Amazon for my next change so I do not have to deal with the drain plug after it. They had it on sale and could not pass up the price. So I guess I will be doing another video on it next spring. I will remember to just insert the dip stick when checking the oil next time. This is why I appreciate the UA-cam channel-I receive a lot of insight to help me out while showing the things I am doing that might help others out. Doing one’s own maintenance is a cost saver. Thanks again, thanks for responding, and thanks for watching. Have a wonderfully blessed day!!
@@alfredibarra8526 Compatible with Kawasaki FR/FS/FX/FH/FT Series engines (p/n: 51044-0902) kawasakienginesusa.com/genuine-parts/oil-drain-hose?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAloavBhBOEiwAbtAJOxJt4fIZfCzwPuDTygancSlX73W8SgRJBXiDwcRPBqnZ5vOD1uxVLRoC9tgQAvD_BwE.
I find it's easier to get oil out if the engine is warmed up first and as other's have said, removing the filler cap to create venting always helps the flow too.
I have bought the Kawasaki oil drain hose. I will put it on on my next oil change. Appreciate your input!! Thanks for watching also.
Hey, just looking at your page. I test drove a Toro Titan for about a minute and was sold on the My Ride seat suspension. Got a Titan 60 inch three years ago to mow my four+ acres. Replaced the old Deines Marty J bucking bronc that was here on the property.
The My Ride looks impressive!! Like an off-roading type suspension!! I bet it is very comfortable. Mine is simple springs-the seat is cushioned well. I only have a little over 1/2 acre to mow. The Ikon was the middle option for me and fit my need-not too expensive and yet well built. They are making the new lawn tractors much better these days. Better decks, better welds, better construction. The Titan has some very nice wheels on them as well. I bet the ride is amazing! Enjoy and thanks for sharing!! Appreciate you taking the time to check out the channel as well!! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and have a Merry Christmas!
I use a vacuum canister sold by West Marine to remove engine oil. It removes every bit of the oil and is very quick in doing so. The plastic oil drain plug that Ariens and Gravely use is prone to leak, so it's best to avoid using it.
I am replacing the drain plug with the Kawasaki drain hose to avoid the leaky drain plug. Appreciate the tip about vacuuming the oil too!! Thanks for watching and have a Happy New Year!
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Just got the limited edition and was told to check oil level by not tighten the dipstick all the down. Just down don't tighten
@@JR-uy3zo Enjoy the Limited Edition. They look great!!! I will say that the plastic drain plug does leak some-you have to check it periodically to hand tighten it. I did buy the Kawasaki drain hose and will install it in April. That should eliminate any concerns and make it easier to drain the oil along with less mess. I will do a video on it when I change the oil for the season for those that might be interested in it. Thanks for watching!! You will love the Ariens!! It is a quality mower!!
releasing your fill cap may make it go faster on draining. Also pretty sure you do not screw it in to check it. you just place it on neck and check.
Thank you for the tip!! Will do next time! Thanks for watching also!
@@broncomustangponypower just a tip I got when I purchased mine.
Thank you for the video on changing oil. I was not able to find the DRAINLINE link. Thank you
There are several different sellers in Amazon. I have put two links for you. Search Amazon for a cheaper price. It is in the video description also. Thanks for watching!!!
www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-Engine-Flex-Drain-510440902/dp/B07LFKRD91/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1GJYWJRJPQKCN&keywords=kawasaki+drain+hose&qid=1689636773&sprefix=kawasaki+drain%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-3
www.walmart.com/ip/Kawasaki-Flexible-Oil-Drain-Tube-Extension-51044-0902-fits-FH-FR-FS-FT-FX-Free/1829953309?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=9009
You will be about 6 ounces short on oil if you don't check the oil correctly.........do not thread cap in when checking oil😊
Yes sir! I had to add oil to it. Appreciate the heads up! I will be doing my second oil change and adding the Kawasaki Drain hose to it. Not a fan of the plastic drain spout. Thanks for watching!
@@broncomustangponypower I don't use the drain. I have a mighty vac that holds 10 gallons of oil. Stick the hose down the oil tube, pump 3 times and all oil is removed in about 1 minute......works like a champ😊
On this motor you should not screw the dipstick down to check the oil 😉
Will do-thanks for the heads up. Thanks for watching.
@@broncomustangponypowerIt's in the owners manual
Nice mower I got the Limited Edition Ikon XD 52 with the same Kawasaki motor. Same as yours but with a upgraded seat, retro paint, logos, and the rubber matt for the feet. I believe the padding on the arm controls is different as well but its just like yours. Great mower. I just hit 20 hrs and am changing my oil for the first time this week. I got the add on hose so the oil changes will be easier after this first one. Also I am changing the blades. Just to keep them fresh and factory sharp. Thanks for the video. It gives me a little beforehand knowledge on my first maintenance job on the Ikon.
Let me know how easy adding the oil drain hose is. I am waiting to get on when I do my next oil change. Thanks for watching and I’m glad the video was of some help. Also let me know which blades you go with. I was thinking about some Gator Blades when it comes time to change them out. B
Did my 3rd oil change @60hrs on mine this morning, I discovered using little oil hand pump($15 amazon or harbor freight) attached the drain plug gets the oil out quicker and lets you put full 2 quarts in.
That’s good information. It takes a little while for it to just drain. Thank you and thanks for watching!
As you may know by now when checking oil do not screw dip stick in. Just let it rest on the top of the threads
Yes sir!! I have had a few tell me which honestly, is much appreciated! Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching the video! I will be adding in the spring, the Kawasaki drain hose for the oil. I bought it on Amazon when the price dropped. I think that will help make the draining of the oil easier and less messy.
@@broncomustangponypower I just did my second oil change and changed to the Kawasaki flex hose drain. Got it on Amazon for like $35. I had to because that garbage, yellow drain plug broke. Even before it broke it made such a huge mess, Anyway, the yellow drain plug has a rubber nipple on the end which popped off and tore, which really ticked me off. At any rate, I'm much happier with the flex hose. It's so much better built, so much better quality. Anyway, just mentioning this because there's also an after market hose drain called Drainzit or something similar. Might want to look at what's available. I still don't get why these mower manufacturers don't wise up and just add the cost of the better drain solution. I think most would happily pay for it.
@@johnmonkey1874 I bought the Kawasaki hose over the winter. I have not put it on yet. Plan to later this month for my second oil change. Glad to hear you are pleased with the new hose. I agree-it should have come with it. It also should have come with the floor mat too. It’s not expensive either but it does reduce vibration on your feet while you mow.
@@broncomustangponypower Ha, so you too like making milkshakes while mowing? I love the mower despite those two things. So much faster than my old mower and great deck. By the way, mine's the Gravely 52 ZT X, but it's pretty much the same... both made by Ariens. Great vid.
@@johnmonkey1874 I have been pleased with it. My Cub Cadet was my first zero turn and it was good. But nothing like this. The construction of the deck is amazing and it starts the first time everytime so far. Appreciate the encouragement!!
so the factory says it takes two quarts and you don't believe them ?? one thing to check when you check the oil level is if you should screw the dip stick in or set it on the top and check it. What you did may not have put the correct amount of oil in your engine.
I check the oil level regularly to make sure it is good. Thanks for watching.
Amsoil makes a small engine 10w-30 and an oil filter. Dont gabble with your warranty with only 10hr. Thanks for your time .
I believe that Ariens says 1st oil change should be done at 8 hrs. Amsoil in that small engine is overkill.
Thanks for the vid. Doing mine here in a few!
I had to mow with this 70 degree weather in Texas. I mowed a bunch of weeds. I will be installing the Kawasaki Drain hose when I change my oil later probably in April. I did not have that many hours because of the drought but I change it once a year even if I don’t hit the hours. I will video the install of the drain hose too. Tired of the leakage around the drain plug. Not a lot but more than I want. Thanks for watching.
@@broncomustangponypower I used the drain hose supplied and it was a pain. Getting it on was fine, but it just trickled out. I got frustrated with the wait since I needed to mow my Texas weeds as well, so I just put a pan under the case and let the oil flow out. Made a mess but the time it took me to clean up was prob less than that hose would drain oil. Gotta figure out a better solution
@@rossagge This is what I bought. I will be installing later, probably end of March/early April. www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-Engine-Flex-Drain-510440902/dp/B07LFKRD91/ref=asc_df_B07LFKRD91/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=352636907912&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=250729147300034526&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027192&hvtargid=pla-784742714316&psc=1&mcid=5252487cc1873585ab5011abde5fc199&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=71441575379&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=352636907912&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=250729147300034526&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027192&hvtargid=pla-784742714316&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxOauBhCaARIsAEbUSQTa9XnrchvYrY9y5JUDLj-UsySwgTa4H8Tb7XYn-gzzvF8tHL3zqxwaAh-kEALw_wcB
@@broncomustangponypower Oh, that's perfect. I unscrewed the whole drain plug just to see what it looked like and the it was just a small pass through seep hole. Bad design putting the drain hole where it is. Good engine though! Gonna pick one up. Thanks!
@@rossagge I ordered from Amazon - best price I could find.
Ariens says not to tighten the oil cap when checking oil
Yes sir. Had several school me on that. Appreciate the insight. Thanks for watching and have a great day!!!
I have the 2023 Ikon model with the Kawasaki engine, I couldnt find what type of oil to use, I see your using synthetic. Dont the engine have to break in with conventional oil to allow rings to seat? Maybe 8-10 hrs is enough?
I am on my 3rd spring. I am a little over 30 hours now (drought has not been kind to the yard over the past 2 summers). This year has been rainy which has been nice. I am about to do my next oil change since it’s been a year since the last change. I will only be changing the oil/filter since the hours are still low. Regarding the oil, my Mustang has always had synthetic oil in it. I have heard you are supposed to do as you said yet I also read it’s ok to use the synthetic. I have no issues nor leaks (I do have to regularly check the drain plug to ensure it is tight. That is a known leak point. I have bought a Kawasaki drain hose to replace that plug for my next change. You can look on the internet and get a variety of opinions. All I can say is it has worked for me. I used synthetic on my Cub Cadet for 12 years b4 I sold it. I did the same thing with it. If you are uncertain, use regular oil for your first change and then make the switch. My son-in-laws Ariens is a year older than mine and we did the same with his. He has had no issues either. It’s hard to gauge honestly with low hour usage the past few years but both our mowers are functioning well. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. I learn a lot from people’s input. Have a great day.
Here is an article from Briggs Stratton you might find interesting. www.briggsandstratton.com/na/en_us/support/faqs/browse/mower-oil-type-and-capacity.html#:~:text=When%20choosing%20lawn%20mower%20oil,alter%20required%20oil%20change%20intervals.
Nice job
Thank you! It was nice to learn on the job so to speak!
Hi james here i have that same one my issues is getting my open / closes oil plug to prevent new oil from leaking back out.....i have the open close oil plug level straight across but i confuse/ puzzled why its still leaking my freshly added oil
I have had to tighten the oil plug every few mows to keep it from leaking. I have bought the Kawasaki drain hose I plan on installing in May. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LFKRD91/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Was there much metal dust in the used oil?
Surprisingly no. It had a small amount in it. Thanks for asking and for watching the video. I’ve been pleased with its performance.
Why are you guys changing oil that often when the manual calls for every 100 hours for an oil change?
Kawasaki recommends the first oil change at 25 hours, then every 100 hours thereafter. I only put 9 hours in the first year of ownership because of the drought and basically no grass growing. After my first mow this spring, it put me a little over 10 but I wanted to change it then before I started weekly mowing. I could have waited yet, it is easy to put things off, especially when it heats up for summer. I had a Kawasaki engine on my Cub Cadet and followed the same pattern. Here is where I got the information from. www.kawasakienginestore.com/Oil-Change-Reference-Chart
Yeah it’s a time thing, thanks for a great video
Some say 5 hours, some say 8, others say 10. The Kawasaki manual says 20 or 25 or whatever. I have no clue who's right, but the idea to do it so soon after buying a new mower is to get rid of any potential metal shavings and/or debris that may have wound up in the engine block after being built. I think it's a precautionary thing more than anything else.
Was that oil you put in the air filter
I did not change the air filter. It was just an oil change. That was the Kawasaki oil filter 49965-7007. I fill it and let is absorb so I do not have to wait for the oil to flow through the motor. There is less time lag and the oil gets to the engine and components sooner. Thanks for watching.
Thanks. I hit send before I realized I said air instead of oil filter 🤦🏽♀️ my bad
@@Kimsuefullove All good! I understand!
In 2023 they changed things like the deck cover. I like your model much better.
I know they updated the deck on the newer models. I like the access to the belts they added on the new deck. The parking brake upgrade to the handles was no big deal. I have seen on the forums that the updated deck has had problems with the belts coming off depending on height/angle of the deck. I am impressed with the sturdiness of the mower. The engine is a beast. It is the same engine I had on my Cub Cadet and it ran for 12 years until I sold it. It was still running!!! So far, all has been great! I am about to change the oil again for this season. I have already bought the Kawasaki Oil Drain hose to change out from the plastic plug it uses now. It is a slight pain to change the oil. I will do another video on the installation of it. My goal is to have the oil drain easier and less messy. Hoping it works well. I will say the mower started up quickly for this season. I started mowing in Feb??? We had a 94 degree day in the last week and that whole week, weeds decided it was spring. So the mowing has begun. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and commenting!!! I am still very satisfied with the mower and its performance!! Here is the Amazon link if interested in it. www.amazon.com/dp/B07LFKRD91?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I thought they recommend the 1st one at 25hrs then every 100hrs?
I was told after the first 10 hours but there is nothing in the owners manual but the 100 hour maintenance. Looking online, I have seen 8 to 10 hours and 25 hours. It has been a year for me so it worked out fine for me. We changed my son in laws Ariens oil change at 20 hours. I guess as long as it gets changed is all that matters. A couple of sites say Kawasaki recommends at 8 hours??
@Bronco Mustang Pony Power ok thanks for the reply 👍🏼
I was told first 15 hours
@@Kimsuefullove Since it had been one year, I really did not want to start the year off with the original oil in it. We actually got rain so there is grass to mow. I just went ahead and changed it before I started mowing this season. My son in law's Ariens is 2 years old and had 20 hours on it-we changed his also. Much easier the 2nd time since I had just done mine. Let me know how it goes with yours. Thanks for watching!!!
I got something for you all; READ THE MANUAL…100 hours oil change.
Dont..screw..dipstip..in..to..check..level
I have been schooled on this several times in the comments 🤣. Appreciate you taking the time to let me know. We learn from each other and that is much appreciated. Thanks for watching too!!
Read the dipstick words. You are checking the oil wrong.
There is only one oil location/dip stick for this mower.
@@broncomustangponypower you are not supposed to screw the dipstick in to check the oil level, just place it in the hole for correct level.
Thanks for taking the time to give me some feedback. Much appreciated!!! I have received several comments that have been insightful and helpful for my next oil change, which will probably be next spring because of this summers drought. I will make sure I did that from now on. I have bought the Kawasaki oil drain hose on Amazon for my next change so I do not have to deal with the drain plug after it. They had it on sale and could not pass up the price. So I guess I will be doing another video on it next spring. I will remember to just insert the dip stick when checking the oil next time. This is why I appreciate the UA-cam channel-I receive a lot of insight to help me out while showing the things I am doing that might help others out. Doing one’s own maintenance is a cost saver. Thanks again, thanks for responding, and thanks for watching. Have a wonderfully blessed day!!
@@broncomustangponypower hey man. What is the kawasaki oil drain hose part # I'm interested to do the hose swap. Thanks.
@@alfredibarra8526 Compatible with Kawasaki FR/FS/FX/FH/FT Series engines (p/n: 51044-0902) kawasakienginesusa.com/genuine-parts/oil-drain-hose?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAloavBhBOEiwAbtAJOxJt4fIZfCzwPuDTygancSlX73W8SgRJBXiDwcRPBqnZ5vOD1uxVLRoC9tgQAvD_BwE.