Easy Lawnmower Oil Drain Bolt Removal

Testing on a 2021 Troy Bilt 42Inch Bronco ride lawn mower. This method works for any lawn mowers that have square based bolts.
Specifically, this lawnmower has a 1/2inch square bolt.

[@johnqmergatroid9916]

Thank you, thank you. After hammering away on a combination wrench I had the same idea but thought I'd look around and see what other's were doing. Was surprised to see what looks a lot like my 2008 Yard Machines.
Trusty vice grips on 1/2" drive impact extension instead of union socket worked just fine.

[@arthurboucher8393]

Nice!

[@nathansnider4259]

Thanks! I thought I was going crazy to find a socket that fit.

[@jackwilliams5474]

Thanks! So that square is 1/2". I tried with my 3/8" extension and it was too small. I will order a 1/2" extension then, thanks again.

[@WallyRobinson]

my 16mm socket is NOT snug at all. 15mm is too small and no english sizes work either

[@inceptionliuyu]

Would you mind sharing the tool links here for us? I struggle to find the 16mm socket bit. Thanks for the video!

[@andreshakti4734]

Where did you get your 4 pt socket to remove the bolt?

[@jeffmurnahan]

16mm would not work for me. Neither would any smaller sizes

[@Fundaykidzz]

I have brand new cub cadet it’s time for first 5 hr oil change my bolts on a hose line - I ve tried it all heat etc no go getting it off/loose