someone said i did but i wasnt sure because i have never heard of doing that before
2007-04-03 13:47:05 · 12 answers · asked by dizzy D 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Every Spring. It is good for the longevity of your mower.
2007-04-03 13:51:15 · answer #1 · answered by LINDA D. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In that engine operating at or above 40F, i would use a straight SAE 30 weight oil. Some examples are briggs and stratton sae 30, and pennzoil HD 30. Multi weight oils such as 5w30 and 10w30 can burn off faster, and wont hold their viscosity as well. Small air cooled engines run hotter than a liquid cooled automotive engine, so the straight 30 weight which has no VI (viscosity improvers) will hold up much better. Pennzoil HD 30 is a very good oil and is what i would recommend. Snowblowers and other machinery that are operated under 40F should use a synthetic 5w30 because of the temperature and design, but that doesn't really have anything to do with this situation. Just in case you wondered for future reference.
2016-05-16 04:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by brianna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mowers engine... runs at 3600 rpm constantly.. under high heat and in dusty dirty conditions... not all gets trapped by the air filter and some will end up in the oil.... the oil gets gritty, breaks down from thermal breakdown (doesn't protect like it should) picks up gas and carbon from combustion... oil gets acidic..
This wears the engine out in nothing flat... I've actually seen people replace they're mowers every 3-5 years because they never changed they're oil and air filter and did proper maintenance.. (so you want to spend $200-300 every 5 years?)
Some of them I have seen throw the rod through the engine block when they finally did give up..
Key is good oil (straight HD-30) thats high detergent 30 weight, not cheapo ND (non detergent) above 40 degrees Fahrenheit , 10w-30 or 5w-30 conventional below 40 or use a 5w-30 or 10w-30 synthetic all year round..
Change the oil every 25 hours (if it has a oil filter, that every 50) air filter every year... spark plug every 2...
Keep the blades sharp sharp sharp... less drag on the engine and a better cut.
Check the oil often..... every time you go to mow, make sure to use a fuel stabilizer in the gas...
keep the engine out of the rain.....
2007-04-03 16:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a riding Mower and a Push Mower. I always change the Oil and replace spark Plugs every year. They will become clogged and not run well if the Oil is not changed properly.
2007-04-03 15:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by donna_honeycutt47 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Any gasoline engine requires maintenance unless it's a 2-stroke motor. Then the oil is mixed with the gasoline.
2007-04-03 14:30:35 · answer #5 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you use it once a week for six months, and you are cutting a standard size yard [ 100' x100' ],you need to change oil a least once.
2007-04-03 14:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by Dave U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
engine oil only has a certain amount of life to it, once it is burned it needs to be changed or you might have to buy new mower. which is cheaper new mower or the oil?
2007-04-03 13:55:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. And change the air filter too. It'll run better and, therefore, cut better. Oh, and take the blade(s) off and sharpen or replace.
2007-04-03 13:52:49 · answer #8 · answered by wallcoop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if you want it to last ! oil should be changed every season along with air filter and a good blade sharpening
2007-04-03 14:05:17 · answer #9 · answered by james f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely!
2007-04-03 15:33:45 · answer #10 · answered by harley5510 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋