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Read articles →An owner-operator walking through the 100-hour oil change on a Kioti CS2520, covering drain plug location, oil filter swap with an O-ring tip, and refill with 15W-40. The second half shows installing an aftermarket hydraulic filter guard using an existing bolt, prompted by a real dent the owner picked up working in the woods. Practical and specific; best for CS2520 owners doing their own scheduled maintenance.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on maintenance work from their own experience with the machine, with no apparent dealership or commercial affiliation.
It is an M17 plug located toward the front, underneath the engine.
15W-40, one gallon, which is what the owner's manual calls for.
Use the existing bolt underneath as one side of the bracket, with a washer, tightened using a 14mm socket, plus a second bolt included with the kit on the other side.
The owner put a dent in the hydraulic filter while pushing logs over uneven terrain, so the guard protects it from hitting stumps or debris.
