Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKohler Lawn Mower Engine Dipstick Seal Replacement #1415303-S

Kohler Lawn Mower Engine Dipstick Seal Replacement #1415303-S

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the oil dipstick seal on Kohler small engines, commonly found in Toro lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the seal is when it is worn or damaged, causing oil to leak from between the dipstick tube and the oil pan.

All of the information in this dipstick seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Toro

Tools used: ratchet and socket

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the oil dipstick seal first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Remove the dipstick from the tube.
4
Now unthread the mounting bolt to release the tube from the crankcase.
5
Be prepared for some oil to spill.
6
If still intact, slide off the old dipstick seal.
7
Install the new dipstick seal by sliding it onto the tube port.
8
Apply some oil to the seal then align the dipstick tube with the port and push it firmly into place.
9
Secure it with the mounting bolt.
10
Replace the dipstick and reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the oil dipstick seal on Kohler small engines, commonly found in Toro lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the seal is when it is worn or damaged, causing oil to leak from between the dipstick tube and the oil pan.

All of the information in this dipstick seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Toro

Tools used: ratchet and socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the oil dipstick seal first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Remove the dipstick from the tube.
4
Now unthread the mounting bolt to release the tube from the crankcase.
5
Be prepared for some oil to spill.
6
If still intact, slide off the old dipstick seal.
7
Install the new dipstick seal by sliding it onto the tube port.
8
Apply some oil to the seal then align the dipstick tube with the port and push it firmly into place.
9
Secure it with the mounting bolt.
10
Replace the dipstick and reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Seal
Seal
$2.60
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$31.52
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$54.38
Total$0.00

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