97 xp counter shaft oil drain plug?

[howardtp2000]

anyone know were the counter shaft oil drain plug is? manuel says oil should be changed every 50 hours with 30 wt oil i found the fill plug even though its hard to get to. it says its by the pto on the bottom i stuck my skinny arm under the eng all i feel is a bunch of bolts :emoticonl

[Technical Support]

Re: 97 xp counter shaft oil drain plug?

#1 there is no drain plug.
#2 you don't change the oil - there is nothing to change. The oil is not in a sealed cavity, it was used after the first startup. Not sure what you are reading...

[howardtp2000]

Re: 97 xp counter shaft oil drain plug?

Section 01 MAINTENANCE ( this what the manuel says :emoticonl )im confused

SPX, GSX, GTX and XP Models

On the 787 engine, remove the drain plug of the

counterbalance shaft located on the PTO side of

the lower crankcase.

Drain completely the crankcase oil of the counterbalance

shaft. Reinstall drain plug.

Remove the filling plug located on the upper

crankcase.

Add 30 mL (1 oz) of SAE 30 motor oil.

Reinstall filling plug.

All Models

Turn fuel valve to ON position.

Start engine; It may be necessary to use the

choke. If engine does not start, repeat previous

steps as necessary.

NOTE:

If engine does not start after several attempts,

check ignition system for spark occurrence.

Refer to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 07-02.

Check crankshaft if needed, it may be misaligned

or deflected. Refer to ENGINE 03-06.

After engine has started, spray BOMBARDIER

LUBE lubricant through air intake silencer while

engine is running.

1. Spray Bombardier Lube

Run engine until it reaches its normal operating

temperature.

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CAUTION

To avoid starting motor overheating, the

cranking period should not exceed 5-10 seconds

and a rest period of 30 seconds should

be observed between cranking cycles.

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CAUTION

Engine must be cooled using the flush kit.

F00M01A

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[Technical Support]

Re: 97 xp counter shaft oil drain plug?

Maybe that was part of an old manual, not sure. Regarless, no need for it whatsover, you are fine.

[howardtp2000]

Re: 97 xp counter shaft oil drain plug?

yah i think its a bunch of caka myself i searched for hours with my hands and cant find nothing .i know i did add oil once it was hard to fill and all it did was when i started it it smoked prety heavy for a while. well thanks for the info just wanted to know if anyone else changes there oil lol if so tell me about it:emoticonw