Kohler — Changing Oil
Maintenance · lubrication system
From a Kohler service manual covering: CV17, CV18, CV20, CV22, CV23, CV25, CV26, CV730, CV740, CV745. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Clean area around most accessible oil drain plug and oil fill cap/dipstick.
- Remove drain plug and oil fill cap/dipstick.
- Allow oil to drain, then reinstall drain plug and torque to 13.6 N·m (10 ft. lb.).
- Fill engine with proper oil to FULL mark on dipstick.
- Reinstall oil fill cap/dipstick.
Specs & values
- Oil drain plug torque 13.6 N·m (10 ft. lb.)
Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.