[enigma-2]

But make sure to use one with a detent in the closed position so that it can't accidentally open and drain out your oil unexpectedly.
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I installed one of these on my Ariens Deluxe 24 Platinum during the first oil change. That was back in 2014 or thereabouts. I installed it on the side drain and used a hose adaptor. Just attach a short section of 5/8" clear hose and makes a no-mess oil change. (Also installed one on my B&S generator).

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[Husqvarna_10530SBE]

Like others have said, use a little heat on the cap to break it free, but I would use a file to create flats on opposite sides of the tube so you can hold it with a wrench. The tube is pretty thick, so I wouldn't worry about filing it too much. I did that with mine when I had the same issue as you (tube would rotate in vise-grips).

 

[tabora]

but I would use a file to create flats on opposite sides of the tube so you can hold it with a wrench.

Or maybe just replace it with a tube with the flats, or a Drainzit, or the cap with a drain valve. Any of those solutions are permanent fixes...

 

[Husqvarna_10530SBE]

Or maybe just replace it with a tube with the flats, or a Drainzit, or the cap with a drain valve. Any of those solutions are permanent fixes...

Why buy a new tube when you can simply modify the existing one.

I've looked at the Drainzit. I don't trust it. Plus, you need to tie it up out of the way. It's just an accident waiting to happen. I'm sure most people have never had a problem, but I like to keep things simple. Same thing with drain valve.

Whatever works for you.

 

[guzzijohn]

That cap doesn’t need to be super tight if you use a little pipe dope sealer on the threads.

 

[tabora]

I don't trust it. Plus, you need to tie it up out of the way. It's just an accident waiting to happen.

A Drainzit is less risky than a thin rigid pipe sticking out into thin air, IMO. Comes with its own tether. The cap comes off with just your fingers, and the end can easily be directed into a narrow bottle neck to collect the oil while the end is still above the oil level in the sump. Works quite well!

 

[Husqvarna_10530SBE]

The rigid pipe does not stick out into thin air on my machine. There is no risk.

That Drainzit hose could get caught on something easily (by looking at your picture), IMO. Much more risky if the hose comes free from it's tether.

With a track machine maybe that hose is the easiest way to drain oil. My wheeled machine, not necessary.

 

[tabora]

The rigid pipe does not stick out into thin air on my machine. There is no risk.

Did you look at the OP's picture?

That Drainzit hose could get caught on something easily (by looking at your picture), IMO. Much more risky if the hose comes free from it's tether.

Well, nothing has touched it except my fingers for 6 years now. Has never come free of the tether even when going through deep snow. As far as I can tell, there has never been a single case of Drainzit failure.

 

[JJG723]

Why buy a new tube when you can simply modify the existing one.

I've looked at the Drainzit. I don't trust it. Plus, you need to tie it up out of the way. It's just an accident waiting to happen. I'm sure most people have never had a problem, but I like to keep things simple. Same thing with drain valve.

Whatever works for you.

A Drainzit is less risky than a thin rigid pipe sticking out into thin air, IMO. Comes with its own tether. The cap comes off with just your fingers, and the end can easily be directed into a narrow bottle neck to collect the oil while the end is still above the oil level in the sump. Works quite well!
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The rigid pipe does not stick out into thin air on my machine. There is no risk.

That Drainzit hose could get caught on something easily (by looking at your picture), IMO. Much more risky if the hose comes free from it's tether.

With a track machine maybe that hose is the easiest way to drain oil. My wheeled machine, not necessary.

Did you look at the OP's picture?

Well, nothing has touched it except my fingers for 6 years now. Has never come free of the tether even when going through deep snow. As far as I can tell, there has never been a single case of Drainzit failure.

I've seen manufacturers add the drain pipe to come out the side of the engine. It could potentially get cought on something and create an issue due to it's rigid nature. The Drainzit would just flex out of the way. Even if it becomes untethered.

For decades, Ariens has had the drain pipe come straight out the back under the fan shroud. A pretty safe location. Not much of a risk of getting cought up.

Straight down view of a buddies machine without all the Kraken track adjustment mechanics in the way. Can't even see the tube.

I'm not sure about the new machines but the Simplicity Pros I maintain use a flexible hose similar to Drainzit straight out the back.

 

[Husqvarna_10530SBE]

Mine sticks out from the side of the engine, but it is protected just like the rear located tubes.

 

[rdavis19501667]

Heat the pipe with a propane torch for a couple minutes. It'll come free.

 

[Falstaff]

 

[Big Ed]

He fixed it as per post #16

"ended up just removing the pipe to drain the oil. re-installed as is. didn't want to spend the time to mess with it further. since oil only gets changed once per year, may just live with it. good to know some of the recommended solutions though."

One way to fix it I guess?

 

[Auger1]

Here's another tip my buddy told me about last weekend. When those oil cap drains get stuck he just heats the cap up with his propane torch and the cap just turns right off, easy-peasy.