No More Messy Oil Changes on your Horizontal Mounted Engine

Changing the oil on your horizontal mounted engine can make for a real mess. These configurations are common on generators, pressure washers, pumps, and chipper-shredders. Often the deck or frame the engine is mounted upon obstructs the flow from the drain plug, leaving a mess on your hands.  Follow this quick tip to minimize the mess and make getting to that drain plug in a tight space.

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I hope these tips and tricks can empower you with oracle like skills to make your small engines run smoothly and consistently.

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