Recent content by Ozcub

I have one patch of small sticks and leaves that I mow last , they scour out any stuff stuck under the deck without doing any damage Deck wash no way Oz

I hear what you are saying but the Hydro-gear manual states that by using a full synthetic you double the change time I only use a regular oil in the engine As for the air filters , I reverse vacuum the air filter gently and wash and re-oil the pre-cleaner after every mow and as Skippydiesel...

I wash and re-oil my pre-cleaner after every mow , the book says 25 hours ,do not think so Oz

Shut it down at half throttle Oz

Just did the big service engine and hydro , oils , filters etc , ready for another lot of mowing With the rain and heat the area is turning tropical and the grass is growing so fast With all the rain now using anti-rust instead of personal deodorant Oz

No its the pot-holes that make it a slow route , plus the 50kmh entering The Oaks Reading that post about detergent oils made me think of the old Castrol slogan "Oils aint Oils" I use the Castrol Magnatec 10w40 in my Cub (Kohler motor) , Victa (B&S motor) Chipper again B&S motor without any...

Drive through there on a regular basis heading up to Windsor , many years ago knew old Fred Noakes when he had the shop at the southern end of town Oz

What part of the Great South land are you located Oz (Southern Highlands area NSW)

I am also located in Oz and use a premium quality 10w/40 oil it covers the diverse range of climate/temperature that I have to mow in Been using that grade for over 20 years no problems yet !!!!! Oz

Change the oil and go for a Full synthetic 20w/50 and it will be as sweet as a nut for another 100 hours then do it again , you and the hydro will love it and the hydro will last a long time Oz

I have not read all your replies but what about this, this rim is leaking not the tyre , is it old rusty etc , if so that is where the air is slowly escaping Oz