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BRAND-NEW riding lawn tractor - thanks ROY!
Those were some great tips! I especially like the trick about using a
leaf-blower to clean the deck and engine compartment... something that I've always had to do by hand. I also plan on using synthetic oil for this tractor. I want to cut the lawn a few times (2-3 hrs) and then change the oil using a regular 5W or 10W-30 base oil, then after several more cuts (5-7hrs) I'll switch to a synthetic. I do not know what the break-in period is for this engine (B&S 25hp INTEK V-twin) but I feel this should be about adequate time for the parts (piston rings, cylinder walls, etc.) to get to 'know' one another. Any thoughts on this? I've also heard that for winter storage the battery should be fully discharged by leaving the key and headlights in the on position. I have never really given much thought about leaving the battery fully charged and hooking-up a battery charger. It does seem like an excellent way of starting the engine and running a little fuel through the carburetor, and also allowing the piston rings to 'find' a new resting spot as the engine is shut-down. Thanks for the advice/input Roy. That was a nice, long well written reply and I know that you put a lot of time into it just to help out a stranger. Thank you. I plan on doing the Amour-all trick to the tires... I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks, Dave |
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BRAND-NEW riding lawn tractor - thanks ROY!
Just a side note here. I have read your advice and all looks great. This
gives us all something to think about. dan "DaddyMonkey" wrote in message ... Those were some great tips! I especially like the trick about using a leaf-blower to clean the deck and engine compartment... something that I've always had to do by hand. I also plan on using synthetic oil for this tractor. I want to cut the lawn a few times (2-3 hrs) and then change the oil using a regular 5W or 10W-30 base oil, then after several more cuts (5-7hrs) I'll switch to a synthetic. I do not know what the break-in period is for this engine (B&S 25hp INTEK V-twin) but I feel this should be about adequate time for the parts (piston rings, cylinder walls, etc.) to get to 'know' one another. Any thoughts on this? I've also heard that for winter storage the battery should be fully discharged by leaving the key and headlights in the on position. I have never really given much thought about leaving the battery fully charged and hooking-up a battery charger. It does seem like an excellent way of starting the engine and running a little fuel through the carburetor, and also allowing the piston rings to 'find' a new resting spot as the engine is shut-down. Thanks for the advice/input Roy. That was a nice, long well written reply and I know that you put a lot of time into it just to help out a stranger. Thank you. I plan on doing the Amour-all trick to the tires... I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks, Dave |
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