How to Remove an Old Oil Filter From a John Deere Mower

Overview

When you change the oil on your John Deere mower, you want to change the oil filter. Sometimes the oil filter can seem a little difficult to remove by hand. In such a case, you will need to use an oil filter wrench, much like you would when changing the oil filter on your car. The oil filter twists onto a threaded shaft on the engine crankcase. Once you have the old filter off, remember to wipe the crankcase fitting clean and to apply a thin coat of motor oil to the new filter gasket before installing.

Step 1

Place an oil drain bucket under the oil filter on the right side of the mower. You need to have already drained the mower oil before you do this; make sure the oil drain plug is securely in place before moving the bucket from beneath the oil drain to beneath the filter.

Step 2

Place an oil filter wrench around the oil filter, with the handle pointing to the left.

Step 3

Turn the oil filter counterclockwise. If the oil filter is tight, you will need to use some force to turn the filter.

Step 4

Remove the oil filter wrench once the filter is loose enough to turn the filter by hand.

Step 5

Continue turning the oil filter counterclockwise by hand and pull the filter off the mower engine. Let any oil in the filter drain into the bucket.