It’s time to change the oil on the Ventrac- this machine is brand new, and the first oil change is due after 8 hours.
This tractor is the 4520P which has the Kawasaki twin cylinder 31 hp engine.
The drain plug is super easy to get to and an oil pan fits right underneath.
The oil filter is on the right side of the machine behind this engine cover.
So funny story- the last time I changed the oil on my old Ventrac it was my birthday and my wife forgot for the entire day, so I had her come out in the garage to see the date I wrote down for the oil change. She realized right away and couldn’t believe she had forgotten. So, make sure to tell Mrs. Haus Plans in the comments not to forget my birthday this year.
I like to put a little oil around the gasket on the oil filter -this helps it seal to the housing.
Once the filter gasket contacts the housing, I give it another ½ turn by hand.
The oil that came out of this tractor was still really clean, but it’s important to change the oil early on a new engine since there is the potential for metal particles to be in the oil as the new parts wear in.
After I check the dip stick to make sure the oil level is where it should be, I start the engine and let it run a little. Then I shut it off and check it again.
From here on out the engine oil only needs to be changed every 100 hours. Now it’s ready to get back to work. @hausplans
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