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Old 07-11-2026, 01:25 PM
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Default KT-725 Kohler Oil Drain XT-1 Cub Cadet

Greetings!

My sanity is on the line here (what's left of it).

Int the attached photograph you will see the Oil Drain hose. I can not get that top off to save my life. It turns, but apparently is not threaded. It will not pull off, regardless of how many names I call it.

I have hundreds of wrenches and none will allow to get to the block to loosen it there.

I changed the Oil last season and I do not recall having these issues. I cannot find a second drain plug. I've watched five YouTube videos and they have a simple yellow extension that pops out. I do not have that. Of course not.

Today went South within thirty minutes of waking up, this is just another brink in the wall.

I am not a cynical person, honest! This is just one of those days where everything....breaks, lol.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!
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Old 07-12-2026, 08:27 AM
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Default KT-725 Kohler Oil Drain XT-1 Cub Cadet

I really need some help with this. Anyone?
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Use two wrenches to remove the plug and hold the inner one as they are different sizes.
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The cap turns as if the threads are boggled? See if you can get a new cap and cut the old off.
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