As a licensed mechanic, here's a simple suggestion if you don't have one of those fancy oil drain tubes. Just rim off a file folder, or bend a piece of cardboard and tuck it under the drain plug and let the oil flow into your pan. You do the same with the oil filter. Just saying. :-)

@mrbubetube

3 жыл бұрын

ya, or do the same thing with a plastic water bottle, cut off a piece of it and use it as a chute.

@mikeymike758

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrbubetube Exactly! :-)

Hello Peter, Thank your for taking the time to share your experience and videos. They have inspired my confidence to try basic DIY service on my new Cub Cadet CC 30" rear engine riding mower (Troy Bilt's twin). I've acquired the drainzit tube, necessary oil change items, breaker bar and socket as well as triple use blade (discharge mowing, mulching, bagging) and engine hour meter. If I have any questions, I hope you won't mind if I give you a shout.

Thanks Peter! When I changed the oil the first time - it did run everywhere - this video is very informative - will be purchasing the Drainzit tube! Appreciate your time in sharing all this info.

Thank you for your video, it’s a game changer. Whatever engineer at Troy Bilt came up with their oil change method should be fired. Better yet the president of Troy Bilt should be required to change the oil himself to see what their customers have to go through. The Drainzit hose is a must. Buy the 3/8” hose for the TB 30R. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to get through this the first time. I had a real problem just removing the oil plug. Not much room to get any leverage. What worked for me was to buy a 5” long, 1/2” square socket. You have to drain the oil to get the Drainzit hose on and you need to be prepared with plenty of paper towel and newspaper because you are going to have a mess no matter how quick you are getting TB’s little plastic sleeve in place. With the Drainzit hose in place now oil changes will be a breeze. Thanks again!

Your mower is so clean.... My is filthy... I need to change the oil as I never have in 7 years... Lol.

Thanks mate.....very helpful video! Next time I buy a riding lawnmower, I'm going to check and see where the frickin oil plug drain is first!

I bought the drainzit with inspiration from this video and its a helluva lot easier than mopping up slopped oil. Thanks Peter!

@carbonhornet1

2 жыл бұрын

What size did you get?

@JAVIERMARTINEZ-pn7nm

Жыл бұрын

@@carbonhornet1 did you ever find out what size to buy for this mower?

@carbonhornet1

Жыл бұрын

@@JAVIERMARTINEZ-pn7nm Model# STAN1438 with A 3/8" Drain Port Size

@JAVIERMARTINEZ-pn7nm

Жыл бұрын

@@carbonhornet1 thank you mate! I really appreciate the info. Cheers!

Peter you did an outstanding video. Appreciate your time and effort.

Excellent video, wouldn't have known about the oil mess without your efforts...thanks.

Thanks for the video, as a new owner it provides a very good guide to doing things on it.

Thanks for your videos, I’ll be referencing this one and and the steering column fix soon. Was helpful to have a link to all products. 👍🏻

Very good video! All your video's are very helpful. Thanks for doing these.

Thank You! I could not find the oil drain on this mower. I thought about just taking the oil filter off but; I'm a tree hugger so spilling oil all over the place is not an option until I have no other options.

Thank you. This was very helpful. I like the Drainzit. I'm going to buy one.

Hi Peter, funny thing I have the same mower, same engine but the Gram PH8170 screws on but won't clear the mower frame, to large diameter. Made me scratch my head. Took it back and bought the MTD filter. Cheers Gary.

@tanyamurraygendron4828

2 жыл бұрын

Same issue with my filter i bought =won't fit. Part # that you picked up & fit is??? Plz & thanks a lot( dan)

Great tip on the Drainzit oil change tube!

Thanks for info on drain tube, seems to make it much easier.

Great vid thanks! You can also drop 1.5Qt and then top off.

Thank you Peter, My first oil change coming up and I just ordered the drainzit tube. it's difficult removing that oil plug .

@proudamerican3210

4 жыл бұрын

How do you remove the oil plug

Hey Man, you tube a vacuum oil change tool ..Easy to make and it ... and to use, a jar and a couple of tubes and a wet/dry vac....Works Great!!!!!

Great video!!! I changed my oil and ordered one of those drain lines. Thank you so much!!!!

@richardsieber3315

3 жыл бұрын

Was it the 12mm drainzit?

@RoadhogRNA

3 жыл бұрын

Richard Sieber I am sorry I do not remember but if you go to the drain pipe site and list your motor number it will tell you which one to get. I got one and it worked great. Hey turn your mower over on it’s side kind of and it keeps any oil leaking out when you install the pipe.

Great video. Could you do one about greasing fittings and changing the belt.

Thanks for this, it'll really help!

Thanks for the heads up about the existence of the Drainzit. I was out to do my first oil change on our new mower and I was bemused by that plastic gutter that was supplied with it. F' that thing.

@richardsieber3315

3 жыл бұрын

Was it the 12mm size drainzit?

@davidh8755

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardsieber3315 Drainzit STAN1438

@davidh8755

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardsieber3315 3/8 was the perfect size for my lawnmower and his in this video too. Search "Drainzit Stan1438" on Amazon

Thank you for the video. Big help.

Hi Peter, you may know by now but your link for the drainzit hose is to a boat/snowmobile hour meter.

Great Video, I just bought a craftsman R110 at Lowes (same as the troy built). Thanks for sharing.

@StudioDaVeed

4 жыл бұрын

I already have this alternative manner of changing oil and works with all small engines: www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQIGA6/?coliid=II33LQHAS90YA&colid=3P64KV9HJHKVL&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

@retroarcade1up

4 жыл бұрын

Does the craftman R110 has oil filter? Bottom of seat shows a chart of oil filter parts number replacement but on actual engine I cannot locate the oil filter?

@randalltanner9316

7 ай бұрын

It doesn't have an oil filter i have the r110

How do you install the Drainzit tube? I can't see a way to remove the oil drain plug.

Did hour display is come from factory or you modified/add it by your self ? Thank you

I have the craftsman version of this mower which seems to be the same as murray, cub cadet, and troy bilt with different motors.. the ones I have say sae30 oil is the 10w30 a big difference

I made a drain tube for the oil drain thnkx for the idea works 👍

Hi I have this mower , and have a steerin slippage issue can you do a video on the repair

I cut a piece of thin cardboard from a soft drink carton and shaped it by sliding it under the drain plug and bending the sides up so when taking plug out it drains down the cardboard to a container. Lifted the opposite rear wheel a little with block to drain better. No oil filter on this TB 30 2014 model with 10 1/2 hp B&S. .

How do you change the fuel filter? And blade

question.. i changed my back right tire now my mower won’t go into gear.

Not sure you covered it, but warm up the engine for few mintues to get the oil hot and any sludge gets lifted from bottom of pan into suspension (if you don't have a filter) and you will get all the junk out. Also for the filter, take a center punch whack a small hole and hopefully not make a mess, place a piece of 2 littler pop bottle and cut it to let it drain where you want it

How do you get the actual oil to come out

Great video. Thank you. Can you show us how to open up the housing? I want to clean mine out. T.Y.

Use some disposable aluminum baking pans. They can be easily molded to fit in tight spots under machines for oil changes.👍

Thank You! Nicely done...

What's the fram number on that filter?

very informational and thank you for time

@petedymond

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I subscribed, great vid

I think removing the rear wheel would be good for the filter change so you could catch the oil.

Sure do wish Peter would have left info. on oil drain hose. I have changed the oil one time on my TB30 mower and it was a real pain. Have spent several hours trying to get the oil drain plug size so I could buy the correct drain hose but so far, no luck. If he just left thread size (even 3/8 or 5/16” or 8 mm) it would still be a very big help. The Drainzit part number would even be a bigger help.

@Red2kTA

5 жыл бұрын

Drainzit 1438 (3/8)

@carbonhornet1

Жыл бұрын

Model# STAN1438 with A 3/8" Drain Port Size

Great video, Pete. BTW, what size Fram oil filter did you install? Also, can you make a video of where the pivot points are for this mower.

@petedymond

7 жыл бұрын

The part number is on the video PH8170

Hi Peter, thanks for the video! One question, how do you prevent air trapped in the engine? Thank you.

@petedymond

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean?

Thanks Very Much!

You have not shown me how remove the cables...the positive is so crammed in there I can’t get anything around it.

Great video! Do you know anything about lubricating the rear end or differential? I love this mower but recently I got a rear bagger and it just clogs up constantly

@petedymond

Жыл бұрын

I haven't serviced the differential on mine. I don't even know if it's necessary. As far as the bagger chute clogging up, slow down the travel speed when you have heavy leaves to plow through. Slowing down lows the mulching blade to chew up the leaves more throughly.

Thank you!

Just a little housekeeping tip. Take a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil and you can fold up the edges and slide it under the block. You can make it as long as you wold like and easily direct the oil anywhere without dropping oil on the floor. Of course, I still use cardboard under all my vehicle's for oil changes. Better safe than sorry. DrainzIt hose goes on tomorrow.

@fredcarbery3966

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't work 382 drain plug is very low Even with right side raised 3 inches to tilt

What size of thread for the oil change hose for the Troy Built TBR30 ?

Which drainzit did you get? Your lucky you got the briggs engine.

how often do you change the oil ? where do you get the orange oil drain tube and how do you put it on ? if teh new models do not have oil filters what takes the place of an oil filter?

@petedymond

11 ай бұрын

I change my oil once a year or at 50 hours if you're tracking that. The drain zit tube part number and link are in the description, it just threads in where you take the drain plug out. And if there's no filter then there's nothing you can do, maybe change the oil more often?

Yrs of 2 Moore high RPM need use oil 15w/40 oil.

I suck (siphon) the oil out of my push mower and I intent to do the same thing with my new Troy-bilt TR30B. Seems alot easier to me.

the link to the Drazit is not working. it takes you to a different item, I found them at home depot, but need to konw What Size should i by

@thomaswoods6069

4 жыл бұрын

Ever figure size? There are different size drainzits

Will a 10mm Drainzit work same as a 3/8' for the TroyBilt TB30?

What size drainzit tube fit your TB30?

Will that drain pipe on Amazon work with the TB30 382cc engine? I almost bought it and then something said WAIT! Thoughts? My 1st oil change is coming up very soon...need info......many thanks!

@darkhelmet9069

4 жыл бұрын

I just put the STAN1438 into a TB30 with the 382 cc. Use a long 3/8 extension on a ratchet to get the pipe plug out. One word of caution, use Teflon tape as you can tighten it by hand pretty well and then it is too tight a fit for an open end wrench. I used a pair of pliers with an angled tip to give it the extra nudge. No leaks so far. Angle the hose so it is not touching the muffler/cage as it is pretty close. Edit: forgot - drain the oil first with the siphon pump, have the mower on cardboard as it will leak what oil is left that the siphon pump cannot remove. I waited until the warranty was expired as this would probably void it.

I have the TB30R nodel number 13CC26JD11 & it doesn't have the oil filter. Any reason why it doesn't. It not list on the seat either that a oil filter replacement part number.

@petedymond

3 жыл бұрын

The newer models don't have a filter.

Your link is sending me to Fengfang Waterproof Digital LCD Inductive Marine Motorcycle ATV Snowmobile Marine Boat Hour Meter

Thank you

Great Video. Also applies to Cub Cadet CC30H.

How many years you didn't bother to change the oil ? it looks awful black. I didn't change my oil for two years and the oil still looks like new.

How do you screw in the Drainzit? I can't reach the nut with any of my tools

@petedymond

2 жыл бұрын

Put some Teflon tape on the threads and hand tighten. Then use a pair of pliers to give it a tweak. It doesn't have to be caveman tight. Just snug

I'm wondering if there is anyway that rubber hose drain tube can melt a hole in it or easily get damaged or torn off causing your oil to accidentally leak and cause damage to the engine?

@petedymond

Жыл бұрын

No issues so far. There is a keeper loop that secures it and the hose is reinforced. Get one, you won't regret it!

Does it look like the top of the engine has clearance to add a recoil pull start? They are only like $15 and would be good backup if battery is dead. The engine model should support one, they probably just remove it for cost savings.

@petedymond

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how that would affect the seat and the plastic body panels. It's pretty easy to jump start the mower in an emergency. I've done it before.

Check your mowers first because my air filter is cylindrical rather than oblong. The Drainzit is excellent though.

the ones that I looked at don`t have a oil filter on them..Did you put that one on yourself?

@chaos.corner

3 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn't. I think mine is much older than his too so it could be they only added them for a short range of time.

What size drainzit for the Troybilt TB30?

@petedymond

7 ай бұрын

The link is is the description

Could you please please do a video to change spark plug.

@petedymond

Жыл бұрын

I'll do that soon! Stay tuned

Hi, Peter. Just bought this mower and I've gone through a few of your videos so far. Quite helpful! It seems the link to the Drainzit tube is no longer working. Would you mind updating the link when you have a chance? It would be appreciated. Thanks!

@petedymond

7 жыл бұрын

a.co/5H6GiHk

@srb8522

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir!

@jimwillen7020

6 жыл бұрын

On my TB30 (DOM Jan. 2016), it’s a 3/8” npt thread.

@cardonerobert

5 жыл бұрын

@@jimwillen7020 Hey Jim, Just bought a TB30 and the 1st oil change is coming up. Is the tube Peter uses NOT a fit for our mowers? I see it on Amazon but wanted to run it by someone in the know.

@richardsieber3315

3 жыл бұрын

Well I ordered the 3/8 and try that

Could you put a Hi performance air filter on this mower

@petedymond

3 жыл бұрын

Never seen one available. Not sure it would make that much difference.

Mine has same label but does not have oil weight or oil filter????

@petedymond

2 жыл бұрын

Use 10/30 oil. I know the newer models have a very slightly smaller engine and no filter.

Where can get one of those drain tubes you are using?

@petedymond

Жыл бұрын

Link in description

Mr. Dymond, the link for the Drainzit takes me to the hour meter. Can you please help with the correct size of the Drainzit needed since the link isn’t working? I don’t know what size I need. Thanks so much! I’m going to be changing oil for the first time ever, so I’m a little nervous, but I think I can do it after watching your video. Thanks again!

@PamelaCarol

4 жыл бұрын

T Mo What size did you order and where from? Thank You

@tmo6349

4 жыл бұрын

Pamela Carol I ordered a random one, I’m not sure if it was the right one, but it’s in the way, haven’t received it yet.

@mikejennings6352

2 жыл бұрын

@@PamelaCarol replacement 751-12690 current. Look on filter cross over Amazon to 951-12690.

@mikejennings6352

2 жыл бұрын

Oil filter has replace threw amazon. Current 751-12690. Replace 951-12690. Threw amazon has oil filter.

@mikejennings6352

2 жыл бұрын

@@PamelaCarol current 751-12690 replace cross over 951-12690. That filterwrong. Sum need sit inn as on come off if don't not seat will. Leave oil.

Does it matter if you use any 10w30? Even if it's for a car but you use it in your lawn mower?

@petedymond

2 жыл бұрын

Any 10/30 oil is fine

Thanks.

At 3:14 you say "Briggs and Stratton Motor." It's looks like the same Zongshen 420cc motor that's in my MTD/Craftsman 247.290005 Rear rider.

@petedymond

7 жыл бұрын

www.troybilt.com/equipment/troybilt/tb30-r-neighborhood-rider Says Briggs & Stratton on manufacturer website

Hi, the link you have on your description for drainzit tube shows a different product. Any chance you can give us the correct link? Thanks

@retroarcade1up

4 жыл бұрын

Ok I found the tube but there 3 different size. 12mm, 14mm or 20mm. Do you remember which one you have?

@rebeccajohnson3324

4 жыл бұрын

Where you able to find the drainzit tube? The link is to another part.

@retroarcade1up

4 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccajohnson3324 yes Rebecca I found it... Thanks!!

@adamclifford4590

4 жыл бұрын

RetroArcade 1up what was the size?

@retroarcade1up

4 жыл бұрын

@@adamclifford4590 I bought this size... I have the Craftman R110 riding lawnmower. www.amazon.com/dp/B01A0N0RDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_HrmQEb4VEWF0R

Good video. Can you tell me what the engine tap size is for ordering the drainzit? Is it mm or american?

@petedymond

7 жыл бұрын

MrSixunder link to Amazon in the description. It will give you the specs.

@tggraham3321

6 жыл бұрын

The link goes to a different part. Can you tell us the size drainzit

@victorquach3141

6 жыл бұрын

Drainzit Oil Changing Aid - Model# STAN1438 with a 3/8" Drain Port Size. Fits many Briggs & Stratton and Tecumseh engines as well as 16 & 18 HP Kohler engines

@rico334

5 жыл бұрын

@@petedymond Yeah your link goes to an hour meter, not the Drainzit hose........

@frstcontact

2 жыл бұрын

I got my TB30 for Father's day this month and just watched your video. Ordered the drainzit oil change hose. Thanks for the info,great video.

A bit late on this video but i get gas in the oil and it smokes like crazy! How does this happen?

@petedymond

2 ай бұрын

Gas in the oil is typically a bad carb. Replace it and it should be resolved

@teresafarley4033

2 ай бұрын

I ended up putting an inline fuel shut off valve on it to stop any gas getting in to the oil. Will have to see if that helps!

Open question for any tb30 owners or people who would just know. My mower drains gas into the cylinder. I installed a fuel valve which works if I don't forget it but I'd rather fix it properly. What is likely wrong? The float?

@rodneyburke2202

3 жыл бұрын

Float stuck

@bobdobbs4086

Жыл бұрын

Carb solenoid valve too

@chaos.corner

Жыл бұрын

@@bobdobbs4086 I have the version without one.

The TB30R with the Briggs and Stratton brand engine has no oil filter. The TB30R with the “Troy Bilt” brand engine (aka MTD’s China clone engine) as seen in this video DOES have an oil filter. This particular TB30R is not a Briggs engine though it looks similar. It’s MTD’s own imported from China clone engine. Not a bad engine actually.

@jackwilliams5474

Жыл бұрын

So wait, is MTD in China?

@andyhamilton8940

Жыл бұрын

Motor is called Powermore. Made in China-shocker I know

How do you remove the oil drain plug to install the drainzit tube?

@petedymond

2 жыл бұрын

Use a 3/8 drive rachet and extension to remove the plug, the square hole in the plug fits like a socket would.

@PastorDavidLBrown

2 жыл бұрын

@@petedymond thanks, any other specific tools

@PastorDavidLBrown

2 жыл бұрын

An empty 3/8 drive and extension with no socket. Correct?

We’re can I get that hose

@petedymond

Жыл бұрын

Links in description... Thanks for watching

3/8" drain or 10mm for the drainzit?

@Xtrm302

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry - your link is working - 3/8"!

Hello Can you kindly let me know how to take out the current drain plug, current factory plug has a circle bolt with square notch inside. Is there a special tool to take our the current plug and install drainzit ?

@garywinters2282

6 жыл бұрын

1/4 inch ratchet and extension removes the plug on mine.

@jimwillen7020

6 жыл бұрын

I used a 3/8” square drive extension on my TB30 (DOM 01/2016). Not sure what difference is.

@robertmccaleb3109

5 жыл бұрын

You are using incorrect oil! Engine oil for small engines are rated for it,10w30 oil for cars,pickups are rated for that! Leads to premature ware of your lawnmower engine! You can google it! Or other search engines! Or talk with your local sma engine repair! Good to change oil yes! But highly need to use correct 10w30 for small engines that has correct blend for small engines! Lowes does sell it! Also get it at Amazon where you orderd oil filter! If you continue! You will be purchasing another engine or mower!

@ringoj6797

5 жыл бұрын

Dear friend, there IS NOT a specific 10w-30 for motor vehicles vs lawn equipment. If you can find a source that states otherwise then please post reference here.

How do I change the Battery?

@petedymond

2 жыл бұрын

There's a bolt that holds the battery clamp. Remove that clamp, and then the two battery cables. The battery can just be tilted up and out.

@petedymond

2 жыл бұрын

I'll be posting a video in the next couple of days

Thats probably I couldn't find the oil filter, Mine doesn't have one.

@petedymond

Жыл бұрын

The later models don't have an oil filter

Where can you buy that drain hose?Thats way better then cleaning up oil that runs everywhere.

@petedymond

2 жыл бұрын

Link is in the description, buy on Amazon

@claudeneverlinden6786

2 жыл бұрын

@@petedymond thank you

So what is the drainzit size?

@victorquach3141

6 жыл бұрын

Drainzit Oil Changing Aid - Model# STAN1438 with a 3/8" Drain Port Size. Fits many Briggs & Stratton and Tecumseh engines as well as 16 & 18 HP Kohler engines

To be helpful, the farm filters can cause a lot of problems later on. They are mostly cardboard and don’t do a very good job. I try and stay far far away from them

@crpth1

5 жыл бұрын

Allischalmerswd45kid - Myths and conspiracies! ;-) Fram filters might be cheaply built, but what really matters is how good they filter. In fact that's the most important detail on a filter and why they're called "filter" in the first place. In that sense they tag along with pretty much all other filters. Have that in mind before going all hype for "high performance", "high flow" and all the other marketing jargon. 5/10/20 Microns that's the usual range of filtering for machinery and automotive applications. With 20 being quite common in most cars, particularly when using minerals oils. Synthetic oils tend to be thinner as such usually allow to go for smaller range, like 5 or 10. There's a lot more to the story, but this is the basics that most should be aware. In this particular case, being a cheap low performance single cylinder engine. Tells a different story, the fact the "new" ones don't even have a filter confirm it. In fact that's more due to cost... But that's another story. :-) Cheers

There is a Model TB30r that has no oil filter. Manufacturers Model# 13CC26JD011

@jenniferskelton8947

5 жыл бұрын

I spent an hour looking for my oil and air filters LOL Well, now I know I'm not as crazy as I thought I was =)

@jeremyharley4208

5 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferskelton8947 It does have an air filter. It's on the back under the red cover.

@bsaunderson9779

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info. I couldn't find my oil filter either and it turns out I have the 13CC26JD011.

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Interesting how his accent is part Aussie part USA. Sort of like a rhotic Aussie version if that makes sense

@petedymond

Жыл бұрын

I'm half English, half Irish and had a South African room mate before I got married, lived in Florida for past 30 years, if that helps explain the accent 😁

@jackwilliams5474

Жыл бұрын

@@petedymond Oh OK that makes sense then! That's an interesting mix. So in the end, you're an American now and that's all that matters.

This is really odd, I don’t have an oil filter.

@Deke1

3 жыл бұрын

newer version of this ride on mower doesn't have an oil filter

@obijuan3004

3 жыл бұрын

@@Deke1 I don’t want to replace an oil filter, but I prefer that it had one.

I wish you had specified the size of the drainzit pipe, ended up buying the wrong size, out $20 :-(

@victorquach3141

6 жыл бұрын

Drainzit Oil Changing Aid - Model# STAN1438 with a 3/8" Drain Port Size. Fits many Briggs & Stratton and Tecumseh engines as well as 16 & 18 HP Kohler engines

@jimwillen7020

6 жыл бұрын

I also thank you as I could not find the oil drain port thread size anywhere. Very, very helpful!