Recent content by Smith97454

Why wouldn’t you change the fluid? Its not expensive and is easy PM. Even without use, oil does have a shelf life or an expiration I believe my Gravely calls for the first 200hrs and then every 500 after that. I used this https://www.amsoil.com/c/hydrostatic-transmission-fluid/24/?zo=5959360...

Some good stuff I like. Have used Sta Bil, Seafoam and some others https://www.amsoil.com/p/gasoline-stabilizer-ast/?zo=5959360

Im liking the Amsoil small engine line in my Gravely. I get some more time per tank and engine temp externally is down 12 degrees. I used to use the Briggs 30w wi also just did the Hydros and they are much quieter and smoother. https://www.amsoil.com/c/4-stroke-power-equipment/12/?zo=5959360

Yay or Nay? I know to break in a cam on a car engine it is recommended a lot of the time to use ZDDP additive until the first oil change. What about a Small mower engine? I just bought a Gravely Zero turn with a 25hp Briggs engine. Was curious if I should drop a little additive in? Also what...

What Oil am I supposed to use? The dealer told me to use 20w50 but my Mower manual says to use 15w50. Just searched online and found here http://www.hydro-gear.com/Main/docs/service-repair-manuals/zt-2800-3100-3200-3400.pdf that it shows to use the 20w50. Which shall I use? Also anybody have...

These are all 60 inch mowers and Im down to these three I can get the Gravely Pro Turn Model 991203 with a 25HP Briggs motor for $5999 The Gravely ZTHD 99110 with a 26 HP Kohler for $5199 and Finally the Z force LZ Commercial for $5999 I really like all three and it was down to just the...