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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKohler Small Engine Oil Filter Replacement #12 050 01-S
Kohler Small Engine Oil Filter Replacement #12 050 01-S
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$17.42Estimated Savings
$112.5002:02
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the oil filter on a Kohler small engine (which is commonly found in lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, wheeled edgers, pressure washers, generators, log splitters, and snowblowers). The most common reason for replacing the oil filter is when it is clogged.
All of the information for this oil filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler, John Deere, Toro, Ariens
Tools needed: wrench
All of the information for this oil filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler, John Deere, Toro, Ariens
Tools needed: wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you begin this repair, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from each spark plug
2
Then loosen the bolts securing the battery cables and disconnect them; black first, then red.
3
Use a rag to clean any debris around the oil filter.
4
Now, use a wrench or large pliers to turn the old oil filter counter-clockwise to remove. Be aware that some oil will spill out.
5
Prepare the new oil filter for installation by applying a light coat of oil on the sealing gasket.
6
Now thread the new filter clockwise onto the engine sump.
7
When the gasket makes contact with the sump, tighten it another two-thirds of a turn.
8
With the new filter in place, you can now reconnect the battery cables red first, then black.
9
Tighten the bolts and reattach the wire and boot to each spark plug.
10
Start the engine for approximately one minute to pressurize the oil system.
11
Then turn off the engine and check the dipstick to ensure a proper oil level.
12
Add oil as necessary then secure the dipstick.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the oil filter on a Kohler small engine (which is commonly found in lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, wheeled edgers, pressure washers, generators, log splitters, and snowblowers). The most common reason for replacing the oil filter is when it is clogged.
All of the information for this oil filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler, John Deere, Toro, Ariens
Tools needed: wrench
All of the information for this oil filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler, John Deere, Toro, Ariens
Tools needed: wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you begin this repair, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from each spark plug
2
Then loosen the bolts securing the battery cables and disconnect them; black first, then red.
3
Use a rag to clean any debris around the oil filter.
4
Now, use a wrench or large pliers to turn the old oil filter counter-clockwise to remove. Be aware that some oil will spill out.
5
Prepare the new oil filter for installation by applying a light coat of oil on the sealing gasket.
6
Now thread the new filter clockwise onto the engine sump.
7
When the gasket makes contact with the sump, tighten it another two-thirds of a turn.
8
With the new filter in place, you can now reconnect the battery cables red first, then black.
9
Tighten the bolts and reattach the wire and boot to each spark plug.
10
Start the engine for approximately one minute to pressurize the oil system.
11
Then turn off the engine and check the dipstick to ensure a proper oil level.
12
Add oil as necessary then secure the dipstick.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Oil Filter
$17.42
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Engine Oil
$122.40
Fuel Tank
$31.52
Engine Oil
$14.09
Fuel Tank
$54.38
Pliers
$44.45
Total$0.00
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