What would happen to my riding lawnmower engine if i used 10w-40 oil in it? woud it be okay? i live in florida


Posted October 7th, 2009 by admin 5 Comments »
lawnmower
Cody asked:


I live in florida where its hot, and usually when im cutting grass its really dusty and i dont think that the reccomended 30wt oil is heavy enough to do the job.

Thanks

Lawnmower care to end the season?


Posted September 24th, 2009 by admin 4 Comments »
lawnmower
irobot10 asked:


A salesman at home depot said to burn all gas before stowing it away until next summer. Is there anything more that should be done? I ran it to burn all gas but there is still engine oil in the oil tank. Is it ok to keep it for almost 6 months? My mower also has a battery for electronic key-start. I guess I will just have to recharge it before use next time.

Drained the oil off my lawnmower before the winter. Now the engine get so hot that the oil will boil over?


Posted March 19th, 2009 by admin 3 Comments »
lawnmower
billlo asked:


I drained all the oil off my lawnmower before the last Winter. Once started, the engine will now get so hot that the oil will boil and spilled out. Apparently, the oil fail to flow through and cool off the engine. What’s the best remedy? Any additive I can add to unplug the stoppage? It’s a Murray with a Tecumseh 5hp engine. Deeply appreciate any advice.
The engine started easily and run smoothly without any smoke or knocking sound. Only that it will run at very high speed regardless I have the chock on or not. After about 1 min or so, oil started to pour out on the side of the engine. The oil is full of bubble and thin. How to find out if the oil is flowing properly.

Can I use engine oil for lawnmowers for a chainsaw?


Posted March 4th, 2009 by admin 6 Comments »
lawnmowers
mrxxbrian asked:


If not, what do I use and can I buy it at a local store like Kmart?

What type of oil should I use for my lawnmower?


Posted January 30th, 2009 by admin 2 Comments »
lawnmower
xwiredawgx asked:


I have a Poulan push lawnmower with a briggs & stratton 500 series engine 158 cc. What oil type should I use? I have been looking but gotten different answers. Please help.