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JimmyDee5 07-03-2010 09:41 PM

Oil Change Maintenance for QL 1000 w/10 hp Kohler
 
City boy is looking for some advice on maintenance for my recently acquired 1000. For a 34 year engine, she does burn thru some oil. Adding 1/2 after every 4 cuts of my acre lot.

I would like to know if changing the oil is relatively easy to accomplish (even for a city boy) and what engine oil is recommended to keep her purring like a kitten

Thanks,

JimmmyDee5

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ksanders 07-03-2010 10:13 PM

The oil change is pretty straight forward. Pull the deck off and there is a drain plug on the bottom of the motor. Unscrew it, let the oil drain, put the plug back in, and add straight 30W oil as it originally took. I don't remember off-hand how much, but I want to say it holds 1.5 quarts when empty. Hope that helps.
Cutting an acre lot, I'd guess 1-2 times a year on an oil change depending on how long it takes you. Clean oil is the key to keeping these old Kohlers running forever.

Amigatec 07-03-2010 10:20 PM

I try to change after 25 hours of running time.

ihnick 07-04-2010 12:31 AM

All my 10 horses are less then 1.5 quarts unless the aqs has a different pan

R Bedell 07-04-2010 06:22 AM

As a note...

You will burn oil if you are using 10W30. Click on this link for additional data..... Motor Oil

superduty5.9 07-04-2010 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksanders (Post 34007)
The oil change is pretty straight forward. Pull the deck off and there is a drain plug on the bottom of the motor.

This is not wrong, but also not all that easy or fast. Not that it takes a long time or it is hard but just not totally necessary. I can change it quicker and not have to remove the deck. You might get a drop or two on the deck below but it's a lot easier.:TwoCents:

ksanders 07-04-2010 01:24 PM

I just started pulling the decks off because I can slide the quick attach decks off in 30 seconds, throw a big pan under the mower, and leave for a while. Plus no more oil on belts which I'm good at messing up and doing. You're right, it doesn't have to come off though.

Matt G. 07-04-2010 01:26 PM

I'd recommend removing the deck and subframe if you've never changed the oil before...it makes it easier, and you can sharpen the blades on the deck while you wait for it to drain, and clean all the debris from the underside of the deck.

JimmyDee5 07-04-2010 11:22 PM

Thanks to everyone for the practical tips. I appreciate it.

Jim

cwatsonhpm 07-06-2010 05:45 PM

Re oil change
 
Hey there, My 109 is 38 years old. I switched to 5 W 40 synthetic last year, no problems, no isssues. When I service equipment, I do everything, the wife's car, the work truck, the Green and Yellow grass cutter, the Cub, the case vac 14, and the splitter. I would appreciate input or opinions on synthetics.:bigthink:


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