We go over changing the engine oil on an Ariens Ikon XD52 with a 23hp Kawasaki engine! #ariens #zeroturn #mowing #lawncare Vocal imaging courtesy Steven Lavoie
Excellent tutorial video. Watched a few times before giving my mower its first oil change and also grabbed a $6 transfer pump from harbor freight. Total mess saver and game changer. Great suggestion! Thank you for the help.
Good evening Sir, that is the time of year 👌👍😉 That is a very interesting way to change the oil 🧐👌👍 Maintenance is the Vital Factor 😉👍👌 Great bloopers Sir and fun with you dog Cheers 👌👍🍻
Thanks Dave. I have actually been looking into some oil extractors. They have a hand one that holds 2.3 gallons for $94. You can change the oil through the dipstick. Also works on antifreeze, etc. Too bad I’d still have to crawl underneath for the filter
I ordered an ikon xd52 and it’s getting delivered this Saturday. I am super excited. It’s my first ever zero turn. I had an old yt3000 riding lawnmower it gave out on me last season. I have two acres of land to mow. So the ikon should do the trick lol. I enjoy y’all’s videos they are very informative!! Keep up the great work
I just ordered my 52 Ariens yesterday to be delivered this coming Tuesday. I have one of those pumps already! And you welded that filter on going so tight lol
Thanks man. Great video. Also enjoyed the bloopers at the end. I appreciate you explaining how to do everything with the pump because I knew there was no way I was getting all the old oil out without one. Regards from Pennsylvania. Hope you and your family are well.
Also I'm sure you probably know this but I found out you can buy a hose extension that you can connect to the drain plug and it will extend it out far enough for easier access. It also prevents the leaking that occurs for many people around the plug when the plastic heats up and cools off.
I fought with that tube for some time before finding you’re video. I was cussing up and down about this poor design. Saved a lot of time by using the pump. Luckily I had one in the garage and then cussed myself for not thinking about it lol great video!
Even though I'm pretty sure I'd know how to change oil without watching any video on YT, I'm glad I found yours for my first oil change coming soon. That's pretty cool idea for pump. Thank you Sir. For $3200, I don't think there is mower better than this. Btw, nice ending with the bloopers haha.
Great video. Are you happy with the cut the Ariens gives. I have the same mower, and the cut is subpar from the first year, and i change out the blades every mowing season.
Perhaps, but there’s a pulley directly under it. I doubt it would have flowed out any better, despite being warm oil. I maintain that it’s a crappy setup. Thanks for the information though. Appreciate the comment 🙏
You should do a “break-in” oil change after the first few hours of use. This gets all the small metal bits out and impurities. Without knowing if the PO did it, I’d assume they did not and do it to be safe. After that every 50 hours or once a year.
If I woulda known this is how you change the oil vs the traditional way.. I would’ve got a different mower.. that tube system is so much extra bs vs just using a bolt and gravity.
That plastic 5:165:21 oil drain hose is an engineering disaster...I replaced that with a permanent hose drain from Kawasaki...but your transfer pump is an excellent idea
@@BuildALotAcres Good thought man, that did help. The main issue was that when I was turning the yellow plastic valve, it was rotating the entire black pipe along with it. Didn't realize you need to keep the black pipe in position while turning the yellow handle. Got it changed now though; mowed the yard and she's purring like a kitten
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Thanks a million. I tried just draining it using the tube and nothing came out. With the pump it emptied in three minutes. Great idea.
Glad it worked out for you 👍
Excellent tutorial video. Watched a few times before giving my mower its first oil change and also grabbed a $6 transfer pump from harbor freight. Total mess saver and game changer. Great suggestion! Thank you for the help.
You're most welcome my friend!
What is the size of that though?
Good evening Sir, that is the time of year 👌👍😉 That is a very interesting way to change the oil 🧐👌👍 Maintenance is the Vital Factor 😉👍👌 Great bloopers Sir and fun with you dog Cheers 👌👍🍻
Thanks Dave. I have actually been looking into some oil extractors. They have a hand one that holds 2.3 gallons for $94. You can change the oil through the dipstick. Also works on antifreeze, etc. Too bad I’d still have to crawl underneath for the filter
I ordered an ikon xd52 and it’s getting delivered this Saturday. I am super excited. It’s my first ever zero turn. I had an old yt3000 riding lawnmower it gave out on me last season. I have two acres of land to mow. So the ikon should do the trick lol. I enjoy y’all’s videos they are very informative!! Keep up the great work
Thanks Marco. Appreciate you watching and commenting. It’s a great mower. Did you get the Kawasaki or the Kohler?
Thanks for posting! I’ve fought with that drain hose and cussed the design team to no end. Great solution!
Thanks Rich. I wish they’d extend it out with a pipe or something. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏
Just changed my oil like this and made a world of difference. Thanks for the idea!
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I have the exact same engine.. bought 2nd hand.. what type of oil recommend?
@@davidsudhoff2607 10w40 or SAE 30
@@BuildALotAcres thank you
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Awesome, siphon trick worked great 👍
Thank you sir 🙏
I just ordered my 52 Ariens yesterday to be delivered this coming Tuesday. I have one of those pumps already! And you welded that filter on going so tight lol
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Thanks man. Great video. Also enjoyed the bloopers at the end. I appreciate you explaining how to do everything with the pump because I knew there was no way I was getting all the old oil out without one. Regards from Pennsylvania. Hope you and your family are well.
Thank you my friend. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏
Also I'm sure you probably know this but I found out you can buy a hose extension that you can connect to the drain plug and it will extend it out far enough for easier access. It also prevents the leaking that occurs for many people around the plug when the plastic heats up and cools off.
@@Erocks301 Yes sir. Thank you for the information 👍
Thanks for the helpful info! Can you provide a link for the hose extension?
@@jenniferbenson5923did you find the right size?
I fought with that tube for some time before finding you’re video. I was cussing up and down about this poor design. Saved a lot of time by using the pump. Luckily I had one in the garage and then cussed myself for not thinking about it lol great video!
Thank you very much. Glad it helped.
Thanks for the info. Bought mine used didn't come with the manuals and what not. Liked the cut scenes at the end. 😂
Thank you 🙏
Thanks for this video. I really appreciate the tips.
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Great video, thanks for sharing!
Yes sir
Even though I'm pretty sure I'd know how to change oil without watching any video on YT, I'm glad I found yours for my first oil change coming soon. That's pretty cool idea for pump. Thank you Sir.
For $3200, I don't think there is mower better than this.
Btw, nice ending with the bloopers haha.
Thank you very much. Appreciate the kind words. I agree it’s one of the best mowers in that price point.
Greatly appreciated! Helped a lot!
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Great video! Thank you
Thank you sir 🙏
per manual .. dipstick readings should be taken without screwing in the dipstick... ( annoying design imho )
Great video. Are you happy with the cut the Ariens gives. I have the same mower, and the cut is subpar from the first year, and i change out the blades every mowing season.
So far I’d say I’m pretty happy.
10w40, and what filter do you use, thanks in advance, great video
I use a small electric oil pump and I just place another hose into the top part and suck all the oil out. No need to use the drain plug.
I’ve thought of getting an oil extractor to try. Seems like it would be a lot easier. Thanks for sharing
The supplied oil tube is suppose to go straight down behind the right wheel motor to drain properly - not straight out over the wheel.
Perhaps, but there’s a pulley directly under it. I doubt it would have flowed out any better, despite being warm oil. I maintain that it’s a crappy setup. Thanks for the information though. Appreciate the comment 🙏
Changine the oil does not look easy, I like your idea of extending the drain
Thanks. Yeah it is in a tough to access spot. Maybe Ariens will see the video. Who knows. Thanks for watching Joseph :)
I’m looking up and don’t know how often to change my oil? I bought it used with 17 hours
You should do a “break-in” oil change after the first few hours of use. This gets all the small metal bits out and impurities. Without knowing if the PO did it, I’d assume they did not and do it to be safe. After that every 50 hours or once a year.
@@BuildALotAcres thanks for your awesome a quick reply! great video. You gained a sub
Do you like your bagger? Does it work well?
Yea and yes 👍
don't need to tighten the filter that tight
Did I miss it. I really just needed the engine oil for the kawasaki 23 hp engine. 30 or 1040??
You could use either one in this engine. 10w40 would be a better choice imo
What about just jacking one side of the lawn mower up?
You could. Not a bad idea
Hehehe
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What type of oil did you use?
SAE30
Do you have a link to that oil pump?
If you google Harbor Freight “Multi-use transfer pump” you’ll see it. It’s Pittsburg Automotive brand and is $6.99 right now.
If I woulda known this is how you change the oil vs the traditional way.. I would’ve got a different mower.. that tube system is so much extra bs vs just using a bolt and gravity.
I agree it sucks. Nothing made nowadays is designed with maintenance in mind.
That plastic 5:16 5:21 oil drain hose is an engineering disaster...I replaced that with a permanent hose drain from Kawasaki...but your transfer pump is an excellent idea
@@deg453 Great idea. I may convert it to a straight metal pipe with a butterfly drain plug
You seriously overtightened that oil filter
I only did it hand tight. What do you tighten yours too?
I must be an idiot. Loosened valve, connected tube, even got the pump, but I cannot get this darn oil to come out
Yeah it’s a tough spot. Make sure you run the engine for a few minutes so it gets warm and flows easy.
@@BuildALotAcres Good thought man, that did help. The main issue was that when I was turning the yellow plastic valve, it was rotating the entire black pipe along with it. Didn't realize you need to keep the black pipe in position while turning the yellow handle. Got it changed now though; mowed the yard and she's purring like a kitten
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Ariens...pronounced like Erins, not Aryans, lol.
If only engineers were mechanics as well end users would be so much better off lol
Most definitely
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