How to EASILY replace your fuel pump and change the oil on most older Kohler Engines

[@Chickanic]

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[@vanguy9780]

I was impressed by reading all the comments below. I never knew there were so many small engine mechanic EXPERTS out there.

[@Chickanic]

LOL!

[@jackieparcus2853]

Great Job Chickanic. I'm a 72 year old and have been doing mechanic stuff since about 11 or 12. I find that I try to keep an open mind and learn some little something all along. About the spark plug. you have learned that and won't do it again. All the old heads learned by trial and error or by a mentor. You are a smooth mechanic. Like to watch you work.

[@larrystarnes1954]

I love it. A woman not afraid to get a little oil or gas on her hands!!

[@rollthers3157]

I was just going to comment that she should wear some gloves. They aren't expensive.

[@hunter7476]

Most girls aren’t raised in a shop environment so they naturally don’t wanna learn the same goes for guys not just girls if you never worked with your mom or dad or somebody like that you probably won’t have the interest or knowledge passed down

[@nathanmattingly256]

5tß

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Awesome fix! Agreed that is one of the toughest kohler engines ever manufactured!

[@mikestricklin1449]

Is llllllllllllllklllllpplllppll

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

@@mikestricklin1449 huh?

[@Chickanic]

Yup! And I have an exact replacement at the shop I am storing in case this one ever goes to boot.

[@billhauck7872]

I love watching this site. It is very practical for the average homeowner. I watch just to learn and reinforce my knowledge. You go girl.

[@billysmith5321]

I love the fact that you do the repairs with common tools most people have on hand. The snap on box full of tools most videos have make these repairs more intimidating. Great videos!

[@benrobles752]

I was impressed by those rusty Kobalt pliers.

[@Chickanic]

Those Kobalts are used to remove my pool jet. No, they are not taken care of. LOL! I keep all my good stuff up at my repair shop. Thanks for watching!

[@TheWabbit]

Made that look to easy! I have big hands so I always get in my own way trying to do the delicate work like putting the gasket in the channel. I'm impressed you didn't spill a drop if gas/oil, if I don't spill at least a little I end up tripping over the can I drained the oil into, thats how I use 2o lbs of cat litter a month without owning a cat.

[@mariesacul722]

Lmao. Thats funny. Do you also change your oil in your wife's cake pan lid? My d.h. doesnt anymore.

[@TheWabbit]

@@mariesacul722 naw! She's a good cook and makes excellent cakes so I leave those alone, turkey basters though are great for filling axles up though!

[@Chickanic]

It's "Hollywood Magic" Johnny. LOL! I totally sprayed the gas/oil everywhere trying to check the flow. I cut the shot, but someone just mentioned I should add bloopers to the end of my videos. I think that is a great idea!

[@michaelmaker8169]

@@Chickanic bloopers would be great. I just cracking up at the last couple comments. Rofl I usually spill my oil after oiling the filter set bottle down then kick it over when I put filter in. Lol

[@bubba474]

Really enjoy your content. Been working on my small equipment engines for 20 years, always learning new tricks.

[@grahamguy623]

Fuel Pump Replacement Fixed my Gas-in-the-Oil issue!!!! Thank you! Everyone else kept pointing at the carburetor / float / needle (not the problem).

[@haneyoakie14]

Good video. I needed this information last fall when a friend of mine had his fuel pump go south on his JD L110 with a17 HP Kohler Command. I had to learn the hard way about that 90 degree fitting. We do it right cuz we do it twice.

[@Chickanic]

LOL!

[@bobshaw1395]

my neighbors mower had same engine(20 year old kohler command),did the same thing. gas in crankcase . fuel pump diaphragm had pin hole in it. pumped fuel to carb while simultaneously pumping fuel into crankcase. had two small engine guys tell me "that wasn't possible"........................it IS and THANK YOU for your insight. i saved my neighbor $2500 bucks going out and buying a new rider. 20 year old scotts works fine!

[@jparsons9931]

I always start sparks with my hand in case of cross threading. 👍🏼. But you can usually feel it bind if you’re using and ratchet. Thanks.

[@jeffreycanipe1936]

I really like the trick of putting the box under the filter,

[@barrytheroux9858]

I really enjoy your videos. Have learned some new tricks. I love those black ratchets. PLEASE keep it up.

[@whiteknightcat]

You know it's going to be a good video when it starts off with "Well ... that sucks!"

[@Chickanic]

Yup! LOL!

[@stellarproductions8888]

I totally loved that intro, had me laughing good. Truth is, we've all been there lol

[@mikemurray6727]

If you put a short piece of vacumn hose over the end of the plug you can spin it right in and just use the socket to tighten it. Works great on plugs that are hard to see.

[@kennethboyer2338]

If the you have the proper socket it should have a small piece of rubber in it that holds the plug. If not they're not that expensive to get. I have 3 myself, 5/8, 1/2 and 9/16.

[@garymucher9590]

I too like Kohler Engines and actually waited 'til they got my new mower in with the 24HP Kohler engine, instead of any other type. I own my first lawn mower for 20 years with the same 15HP Kohler engine and loved how well they run... Thumbs Up!

[@barryestell6324]

The Command is there best engine , don't buy the China built Courage engine its junk !!!!!!

[@michaelt1349]

Nice video. I would use a socket on that oil drain plug to keep it from being chewed up from pliers over multiple years of oil changes.

[@andybecker2693]

I like the simplicity of the pulse style fuel pump. Also when they fail the gas comes out of the vent and not into the crankcase.

[@brian_2040]

Chick got a good grip, I seen the mower rocking when she was hand tightening that oil filter. 💪💪 Love watching your channel. I know alot of what you do but love verifying your work. Awesome channel people! Show this woman some love y'all, smash the like button.

[@Chickanic]

You're always too kind.. Thanks Darlin'!

[@brian_2040]

@@Chickanic thanks for the sacrifice out of your day to show people tips and save the public money.

[@samuelpuckett7954]

Awesome! You make it look so easy. I love working on small engines! I bought a triangle oil change pan it works great fitting between the deck and wheels when draining oil.

[@jammer_6245]

Informative & Detailed video...Did the same thing to my Husqvarna YTH1542XP with the Kawasaki 15hp motor last year. I have had this mower since 2006... And it's still going strong. Just like your Kubota my Husqvarna has been one of the best mowers I have owned !

[@Chickanic]

Keep it going! You know, they sure don't make them like they use to.

[@boostmobile2715]

Thanks again for your kindness to teach how to do the job

[@Chickanic]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@mr1pearl]

I see someone with the name Pin Ball and at first I thought it was Pit Bull and I was gonna say wow is this lady popular or what ha ha ! The old 👀 ain't what they use to be ! Great job lady !!

[@Chickanic]

Don't tell anyone, but when I am not filming I keep the "readers" on my head at all times. I can't see anything anymore either! LOL!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Great videos 👍

[@VK2FVAX]

Got taught a nice tip by a really old guy with spark plugs that works with most things with a thread. Very gently when you insert it, turn it the wrong way till you feel it 'pop' slightly as the thread starters over-run each other, you're now lined up, tighten the correct way. It's almost impossible to cross-thread doing this.

[@cj7fun579]

I seen when the oil drain plug was pulled, there was no sign of oil being in the crank case, just clear gas coming out! Hopefully the engine wasn't ran to long before finding out about the bad diaphragm in the fuel pump. Great video on how to change out the fuel pump!

[@Chickanic]

There was oil, but I had just serviced recently so it was still very clean, just VERY diluted from the huge amount of fuel in the crankcase. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesyarbrough3996]

I love to watch you work you make it look so easy I'm always dropping a bolt or something and I hate them kind of clamps they work good but can be a pain 🍀🤞👍

[@Goldnugget47]

Hi new sub, really enjoying the videos, easy to follow although been wrenching for years finding them helpful, good camera work too,Love the Vette .

[@gregblaha7]

Wish we had a beautiful young Chicanic in Nebraska! I may be able to do just about any small engine repair. I definitely do not perform these repairs as effortlessly as Chichanic! You are AMAZING! I have an old Briggs Horizontal shaft 5 horse. Took The car off To clean it Because it sat for several Years. Everything was perfect until I went to reattach the governor Spring. My big fat clumsy hands just can NOT re attach it.🤣 Sometimes I just got to walk away😅🤣🤣

[@rickthelian2215]

Just would like too add to recheck oil level due to the oil filter… Great Video, enjoy watching down hear in Australia 😀

[@andrea4809]

The oil filter sits in a way that it does not hold oil unless the engine is on.

[@JOEZEP54]

Good tips! Just stopping by to continue my support with watch time & a 👍. A plastic 1 gal container like the shape antifreeze comes in works great to channel oil. My 76 Wheel Horse has the mechanical pump. Stay well, Joe Z

[@GTW-1807]

Your channel locks are in fine shape :).... Love your videos!

[@dudekanic]

Yeah, those are our pool pliers. We use them to change jets out, we brush them about 3 times a year. I figure they have a couple more years in the chlorine.

[@GTW-1807]

@@dudekanic That's funny!

[@orionwarren4244]

I'm proud of you, you know how to position your channel lock pliers! 7:03 Good job, Chicka! Jeez, those cicadas are LOUD! LoL

[@Chickanic]

They are SO LOUD! LOL! When I film after I get off work, I can't help them being in the video. Thanks for watching!

[@dalekundtz760]

When you are replacing the spark plug, aren't you supposed to finger tighten it first so you don't cross thread it? Have seen them cross thread too many times on mowers and car engines. Just wondering. You make everything always look so easy. Thank you for your clear and easily understood instructions.

[@Mike-su8si]

Yup you finger tighten the spark plug then a turn with the tool and ur good to go

[@TheRustyRooster]

Good fix, I am a fan of that engine myself

[@benjurqunov]

Same thing happened to my Kohler. But I saved a load of cash by replacing with a 20$ Briggs inpulse pump. I stripped the guts out of the original pump to use it as a source for crankcase pressure.

[@hphillips7425]

Good video. Looks like a well built mower. It would be even nicer with a small Kubota diesel engine

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Great video I joyed see you fix that pump have a great 👍 day

[@themowerman]

Yo yo from the 🇬🇧 Thanks for the video.. lots of good information

[@gregmaxfield4405]

Have always been impressed with the quality of Kubota products. Not sure if they have lawn tractors here in the land of Oz. As always, love your work. 😊😊 🐻 🚜

[@robertoescobar007]

Wow.. this is great instructional video can wait to check the other ones! 👍👍

[@dj-bn1fj]

A trick I learn years ago, use a 8 to 10 inch 3/8 hose then slide it on your spark plug and never cross thread it again. The hose will slip first before thread damage.😁

[@Chickanic]

You are correct. I am sorta new to making instructional videos and forget sometimes that things I am use to doing 5-10 times a day is something that most people do only once a year. I will remember next time. Thanks for watching!

[@williampatterson9184]

thanks for this video almost got rid of my ariens because of this same issue

[@HobbyMotorDK]

Good one Chickanic - thanks for sharing 👍

[@natal777]

You always do nice work ! How come each time I try and remove a hose they fight me so hard and yours come off so nice and easy ? Many time I have to cut them off wth a razor

[@PinBall3]

Good Tutorial ! Yep the Kohler Commander series is a great engine as well as my Courage series. One thing i dislike about Kohler`s is the oil dipstick when checking oil level. The Command series i have says to remove then place in oil tube then read the level and the other series engine it says to tighten the dipstick in fully then remove /check. Sometimes i forget which is which. I prefer the tighten down dipstick versus the dip and check style as the dip style is not as accurate. Oh well can`t have everything Kohler`s Oil Filter Placement Whether Vertical Or Horizontal Mounting Is An Exxon Valdez Every Time I Change Mine. A 2 liter bottle cut up as spill control to a drain pan helps in containing the mess a bit.

[@t-bear1863]

Yeah its like park or neutral when checking trans fluid in a vehicle.

[@Jimmyzb36]

Good video. I've seen the fuel pump on these Kohler engines fail many times. I found an electric (pezio) pump that worked very well. also it was less expensive than the oem mechanical pump.

[@Mike-su8si]

Did it work good

[@Jimmyzb36]

@@Mike-su8si yes, it works well.

[@Mike-su8si]

@@Jimmyzb36 how much did that pump cost you

[@jazpanoz4996]

1/8th of a extra turn with oil filter to be sure,had some spin loose from engine vibration,good job 👍

[@5thg5]

Young LADY Thank You So Much!!! I enjoy ALL your videos.💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Chickanic]

Thanks Wize Guy!

[@scottbryant2235]

Great video! Loved the insect audio!

[@Chickanic]

They are SO loud! LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@MrGattor33]

Interesting video as that is the exact same fuel pump I have on my John Deere L110 which has I believe the 17.5 HP engine on it and I haven't been able to get it running since I put a new pump on it.

[@donlowe9125]

Great video.... enjoyed watching

[@ourv9603]

CHICK, You can do yourself a favor & ditch that pipe where the motor oil drains from. Replace it with a hose barb & length of rubber fuel line 3/8" ID. Don't forget to clamp both ends of the hose with good screw type fuel line hose clamps. On the end of the hose I put a nylon fitting into which a 1/2" nylon plug fits. This allows the hose to reach you bucket. !

[@Jerrylance-ty1re]

Mt man here the 16 hp engines oil crank case was bad to fill up in gas flat head Briggs n str what causes that I wonder 🤔👍👍

[@tracythompson1692]

watched eventhough i dont even have a rider. good to know for the future.

[@logantheobald9485]

Great job!! I wish I could work with you!!

[@rverro8478]

When a crankcase is filled with gas, once drained, I like to run a little bit of new oil, to rinse it out.

[@garymucher9590]

As you run the new oil/filter in such an engine, any fuel residing after draining the crankcase will evap off and quickly as well.

[@palorodriguez8579]

Sra. Chickanic Empesare ah componer un tractor crafsman y lo hare mirando tus videos. Yo Comfio que lo hare, amen.

[@Chico-td2fy]

Not sure if mentioned ...suggest to remove the negative battery cable when working around the starter and all that fuel...great videos 🙂

[@t-bear1863]

Nice thing about a kohler command is the oil filter drain. (just a little hint for you).

[@Chickanic]

It can be used for that, but many, if not most, of the Kohler Command engines do not have this plug. That is why I tried to show homeowners how to catch the mess. Here is a video of a Kohler Command that does not have that plug.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKWvYWl_l81saZI Thanks for watching!

[@evilkidd174]

"Completely plumb full of gasoline" Southern English at its finest. I've said words to that effect many times.

[@danieljoyce2426]

Great video. How do you know it was the fuel pump to start off with?

[@stephencooper4987]

Sure wished that I'd seen this last year. My kubota mower with the 15 hp Kohler did this and I took it to a repair shop and it cost me a little over $200 to repair it! Oh well, a day late and a dollar short.

[@Chief_5]

Reminds me I need to mow my lawn. 😀

[@georgepruitt637]

Did your engine have hydraulic valve lifters? If so,10w-30 oil is recomended by kohler. Plus, a little "never-seize" on spark plug save on future problem. Good video!

[@dkupy100]

If you live in the south 30w is fine. And nothing on the sparkplug threads. IT'S NOT THE SPACESHUTTLE as Taryl would say.

[@cj7fun579]

I run 15w40 here in FL , has 1200 ppm of zinc, which is good for the lifters and the Aluminum connecting rod.

[@thefallguy7255]

Depends on the plugs, lots of them have coatings from the factory where they don't sieze. I know NGK and AC Delco specifically say not to use anti-sieze on some of their plugs

[@rickbrown2953]

I was wondering what brand those black ratchets and sockets I see you use are if I may ask, Love your videos

[@eddiepatterson5025]

Remember to check the oil after you shut it off for a few minutes and check again to see if you need to add any from where oil filter was empty before you started the engine.

[@hunter7476]

Good point

[@jasonbrenk4680]

This was a good video indeed, she forgot to make sure that all the fuel was drained out by pouring in some oil while the drain was still open. Sounds like a waste of oil, but had to do that on my Kawasaki V-Twin motor when this happened. Also had to replace the carb on it, and the fuel pump. Chickanic did however do a No-No for the spark plug install. "NEVER NEVER NEVER, install the spark plug with the ratchet first! Always start it and run it in by hand, so you don't cross-thread the spark plug! Once it's threaded in correctly then tighten the rest of the way using the ratchet. Just trying to save people problems and possible use of Heli-coils in the future.

[@petepete6912]

How did you fill the crank case with oil if you have a shut off valve?

[@roadglide1142]

Great video ! Today I just bought a Kubota T2290-48 with a 21.5 HP Kawasaki engine. I hope that it lasts as long as yours ?

[@jesussantibanez6711]

I like your videos thanks for sharing 😘😘

[@davidcoudriet8439]

Some great tips there. TY!

[@jeffmonroe9766]

Another great video keep em coming!!!!

[@tigger-5652]

At 4:47 when you are removing the Oil filter..There is a square bolt under the filter. Does that bolt allow you to drain the oil out of the filter before you remove it?

[@dudekanic]

You can drain the filter base from there. Many people over the years have stripped the head or lost it, so we tend to shy away from advising people to use it. We never use it at the shop because it takes longer, but is a good thing to know about if your filter base has one.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

No it’s a pressure port for a sending unit or oil pressure gage

[@dudekanic]

@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 I like your answer a lot more, just “NO”.

[@barryestell6324]

Can I use the drain plug that is at the bottom of the oil filter ?

[@TLMD]

Very nice job young lady! Keep it up and please feel free to holler at The Rusty Rooster any time day or night if ya find something that needs breakin'. No matter the hour, please call him real late like......lol

[@Chickanic]

LOL!

[@DeanCharles123]

Washed out 1/2 gallon plastic milk jugs are great for used oil, too!!

[@dkupy100]

LOL how about 1 gallon jugs for those BIG jobs.

[@DeanCharles123]

@@dkupy100 Actually, they do. I put my used oil in the larger one gallons. Then when it's full, off to the recycle oil place!!

[@roberthubbard9259]

Can you use synthetic oil in small engines?

[@jetobey5656]

What brand of ratchets and sockets are you using? Ratchet handles look like older Craftsman.

[@lancerudy9934]

Nice video! Thanks

[@garymarshall220]

How some yer hands are so clean, when I do that I look like I took a bath in oil, yer skin stays nice, wish mine did. Good video.

[@scottfirman]

One more dumb design by Kohler. Having a fuel pump that allows fuel into the crank case is a great way to wash out the rings and destroy the cylinder. It would be a good idea for owners to monitor their oil level after every use and smell the dip stick. Any smell of fuel indicates a cracked diaphragm and even a slow egress of fuel over time will destroy that engine. Great video! I normally find this to be caused by carburetor issues on other engines.

[@kennethlowe6337]

Enjoy your videos your smart, cute and not afraid to get dirty but when I saw you start that plug with that rachet I was on the edge of my seat. But you gotter dun keep turning and burning.😀

[@Chickanic]

Yea, I got a feel for it since I do it everyday and sometimes forget I need to show and explain things better for people who don't. Thanks for keeping me on my toes!

[@MichaelMaroon-oz9bp]

Hello: Thank you for the videos. I would appreciate some pointers. I have a T1560 Kubota. It will crank, but it will not start. I began with a charged battery. I replaced the spark plug and it is firing. I sprayed a small amount of starting fluid into the intake and it will not start. I placed a new fuel filter. It appears there is no gasoline in the oil. Still no start. Suggested steps would be appreciated. Thank you.

[@brucewelty7684]

@4.54 why not pull the drain plug in the filter mount housing?

[@burtoncrowell4371]

Interesting I think it's great that you show the simple stuff like installing a spark plug lot of people may not actually know that however you should show them how to start it properly and you never start a spark plug properly using a ratchet you always started either with the tip of your finger and get the thread started if you could reach it or with just the socket and make sure it's not cross-threaded and make sure it starts threading in there and I like to use a little dab of anti-seize on the spark plug just as a rule of thumb and it doesn't even have like a V-Twin command on it my guys should come Cadet I think was less than that new and I don't know if comparable but that's what I have her Cubs and they seem to be pretty heavy duty as well

[@lancerudy9934]

Very helpful! Thanks

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Nice to see a repair on a quality machine. That is a very nice tractor! Great job! 🇺🇸👍Roger

[@Chickanic]

Thanks 👍

[@zygmuntkuzminski8312]

Wondering if I can replace fuel pump mechanical for electric one (by pass mechanical) is 20 HP Kohler magnum, problem to get original pump.Thanks for advance Ziggi

[@petepete6912]

I had kohler command with a mechanical fuel pump on a husq. tractor that had the tank under the hood. When the pump died I raised the tank 1-1/2 inches and eliminated the pump completely. I just sold it after 22 years of ownership.

[@mr.gutwrench]

The same thing used to happen to cars with mechanical fuel pumps. That's why the manufactures put a hole in the pump body so a bad diaphragm would leak gas outside the engine instead of inside. That lesson was learned about 55 years ago. Kohler didn't forget to put a hole in pump body, they made it that way on purpose.

[@philliphall5198]

All about sales now

[@Tobi08150]

5:30 it looks like the oil Filter mount has a drain bolt does it work?

[@Chickanic]

That isn’t a drain port. It is an accessory port an oil sensor or sending unit. We do not advise using this port for that purpose.

[@Tobi08150]

Ah ok thanks for the info

[@harperramsey1305]

How did u determine it was the fuel pump and not bad rings ?

[@andybecker2693]

I have a Kohler Command Pro V-twin 23 horse on a Craftsman GT3000 that I bought new in 2002. It still runs quiet and doesn’t burn oil. Hopefully I can get a few more years out of it.

[@johnbelliveau4704]

What's a good basic lawn tractor for a 6.5k lawn (fixe income)? Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@leeholzmann1023]

top video chic by the way who is the band on your intro and outro ?...

[@Chickanic]

It is a secret, so don't tell anyone, but that is my band. My husband is ripping that guitar solo.

[@leeholzmann1023]

@@Chickanic COOL...

[@charleseggers6176]

Thanks. Great info

[@buddyreed2623]

Do you use the E3 spark plugs for lawn and garden equipment? What do you think about them?

[@Chickanic]

I HIGHLY recommend NOT using E3 plugs. I have had multiple units come in that did not run on them as well, if at all. Thanks for watching!