Dipstick question...another question...and yet another question. Fri. July 17

hillybilly

hillybilly

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I own a TS154X Husqvarna. At 71, this is the first new riding mower I have ever owned. I hope it's the last one I'll ever have to buy.
My question is, what the neck is up with the dipstick? Don't "seat it" to get an accurate reading?. How do I use it?
Thank y'all ahead of time.
 
The idea is to pull it out, wipe it off and then sit it back in loose, then pull it again to check the level. This method actually makes sure the engine has a true full level without screwing the dipstick all the way down.

Why? Because engineers designed it that way.
 
It appears that you have the FS730 Kawasaki engine. Need to confirm because these instructions could be wrong. But bascailly on Kaw engines you don't screw the dipstick down. You set the dipstick on top of the threads to check oil level. Or to be more accurate you can set the dipstick on the threads and turn it backward like you are unscrewing the dipstick and it will fall down on the top thread, and then you can remove the dipstick and read the level.
 
ILENGINE said:
It appears that you have the FS730 Kawasaki engine. Need to confirm because these instructions could be wrong. But bascailly on Kaw engines you don't screw the dipstick down. You set the dipstick on top of the threads to check oil level. Or to be more accurate you can set the dipstick on the threads and turn it backward like you are unscrewing the dipstick and it will fall down on the top thread, and then you can remove the dipstick and read the level.
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You are correct. Technically it's a 27 hp Kawasaki.
 
Exactly how much oil would I need for a complete oil and filter change? Also, how much for an oil change without replacing the filter because I'm thinking about draining the oil only and replacing it with the exact amount. The filter was replaced in the latter part of May this year.
Thank you!
 
The word "exact" does not apply because opinions vary greatly. Start off with 1 quart and then add a little at a time until the full mark is reached. There is no sense in using a graduated measure pitcher.

Unfortunately, this service information is not tracked or published like it is in the automotive industry. Some will mention to check oil level with engine cold. Why? Because oil expands slightly with heat.

Getting to the actual full mark usually requires patience, a brief test run and trial and error. Not all oil filters hold the exact same amount of oil regardless of the canister outward appearance.

Owner's manuals are usually pretty close, but not exact when it comes to the amount of oil required with or without a filter change.
 
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Auto Doc's said:
The word "exact" does not apply because opinions vary greatly. Start off with 1 quart and then add a little at a time until the full mark is reached. There is no sense in using a graduated measure pitcher.

Unfortunately, this service information is not tracked or published like it is in the automotive industry. Some will mention to check oil level with engine cold. Why? Because oil expands slightly with heat.

Getting to the actual full mark usually requires patience, a brief test run and trial and error. Not all oil filters hold the exact same amount of oil regardless of the canister outward appearance.

Owner's manuals are usually pretty close, but not exact when it comes to the amount of oil required with or without a filter change.
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Thank you, @Auto Doc's. At 71 years of age that's pretty much the technique I've always used but this one is different. I think that dipstick is intimidating me. That's the only thing I don't like about this mower.
 
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