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There are many foam inhibitors out there, chemicals that inhibit spray foam from forming or sticking to a surface. One likely culprit is silicone that may have been sprayed on the wheel in the past. If so, WD-40 can remove it. One way or another, it's probable the wheel should be thoroughly...

Thanks for responding. Much appreciated.

I want to remove the headlight covers on my XT1 to remove grass clippings and moisture. I see 1 clip on the inside but haven't tried it as I assume there's probably more to it. Thoughts, please.

You may not like the name or call it a word salad but get used to it; you'll be seeing it a lot for the next 8 years.

Incredibly the name Rehlko comes from the scramble of Kohler. Talk about dumb; successful companies choose a name for marketing and sales advantages, not by pulling letters from a bag. Maybe GE will get inspired by them but what would the new name be?

As long as you're mindful to not store gasoline over 2 months there is no reason to use ethanol-free gasoline. Fresh or reasonably fresh gasoline won't damage a small engine. Check your manual and I think you'll see B&S agrees with me.

Not sure, but I believe the test is flawed in several aspects. Phase separation occurs when gasoline becomes saturated with water, which forces the water and gasoline to separate. While it's likely an eye dropper in a cup of water would lead to saturation, it's not certain. Beyond that, it...

Manual PTO clutch.

My Cub Cadet XT1 is has 70 hours on it. After using it for a while it doesn't turn over, as if the battery is weak. If I wait 10-15 minutes, it starts fine. Any ideas.

I don't recall a battery lasting less than 3 or more than 5 years, car, truck, or mower. Clearly high CCA batteries are designed to outlast lower CCA but I'm mindful of the cost, given that batteries seldom go beyond 60 months and aren't reliable long before that.

But which is worse in salt water, a battery or a shark?

I agree, my mistake. Of course, the point is the same. The issue is of lesser concern in Louisiana versus some more northern states.

CCA is a measure of starting power at 32 degrees (which is not an issue in Louisiana) but is also an indication of overall starting power. Higher CCA batteries are apt to last longer and be better at starting. Overall, I recommend you get the highest CCA available at a reasonable price.

Riding mowers today can typically use 230 CCA batteries and 300 CCA batteries are found in larger engines. Cost may be the only difference you see but I can't say whether it's OK for your mower. It may help to know the temperature range you use your mower.

I use a dry spray lubricant, specifically WD-40 Specialist Silicone at the start and 2-3 times during the season. Being a dry lube, it doesn't attract much dirt or clump. BTW, I typically use dry lube anywhere dust or dirt can be an issue, like bike chains.

So, you're criticizing some for being critical of others. But I shouldn't complain. After all, I'm critical of you for criticizing some for being critical of others. Hopefully, no one will be critical of me for being critical of you for criticizing some for being critical of others.

I'm not familiar with your model but here's basic procedure for adjusting the mixture. I assume you've located the screw at the carburetor. The adjustment either makes the mixture leaner (more air) or richer (more gas). Usually, turning it clockwise will make the mixture leaner and turning...

I agree that lithium-ion batteries like those in mowers can cause a fire, but IMO gasoline is much more likely to ignite and burn. Nearly everyone uses lithium-ion batteries and they're found in almost every home. Products include cellphones, laptops, iPads, toys, flashlights, cameras, and...

Which means what? Common sense dictates there are more fires with gas mowers than battery.

There are many here who post negative comments on battery powered mowers. Most have never touched one.

Battery powered yard equipment can be a good option but costly on an individual basis. My suggestion is to find a battery brand you like and get pieces over time across the brand so you won't need as many batteries: string and hedge trimmer, blower, chainsaw, maybe even a mower. Personally, I...

Agreed. But water in ethanol suspension is dispersed throughout the tank (mostly away from the tank wall) while water not in suspension is concentrated at the bottom wall of the tank. Through the years I've worked on many carburetors but never compared them. I've seen extensive slime and...

There are at least two reasons this is incorrect. First, ethanol dispersing water throughout the tank is a good thing. When spread throughout the entire tank only a small portion of the water comes in contact with the sides. Consider the perimeter of a 12" square is 48" while the area is...

Keep in mind that gasoline is a liquid and air is made up of gases. The gases expand and compress to fill the void as the liquid volume increases or decreases without impact unless the gas is pressurized which, in this case, it is not. There is no one-to-one exchange.

The mower is most likely shutting down because the engine is overworked. I suggest trying the following in this order based on what's easiest: cleaning or replacing the air filter, checking and replacing the spark plug, replacing the fuel filter, cleaning the carburetor, and replacing the belt...

I use either my Big Red hydraulic 2-ton jack or my MoJack 550 hydraulic jack. With the Big Red hydraulic I use jack stands for extra safety.

bertsmobile1, thanks for confirming that fuel tank corrosion today has nothing to do with E10. Note, however, that the move from terne plated fuel tanks is not directly related to legislation and regulation. Rather many car companies moved away from terne (in non-diesel steel gas tanks in...

Spoiler alert: water has been rusting metal parts on machinery since the industrial revolution. Sorry, but water causes rust (i.e., corrosion), not ethanol. And ethanol doesn't create water. The water in the form of liquid or condensation must already be there. Ethanol is hydrophilic...

Here's the reality of all this in a nutshell: The consensus is there is no meaningful detriment (if any) in using high octane fuel in small engines. (Not my opinion but most aren't with me.) No one is suggesting a high octane benefit in small engines. There is a price detriment to high octane...

My understanding is slightly different. Ethanol doesn't create water; it must enter the gas tank at time of purchase or through vents. Ethanol attracts water in the tank which readily attaches to the ethanol. Water in ethanol does inconsequential harm to the engine, no more than water in pure...

Looks like consensus is that 90 (or may be higher) octane gas doesn't harm small engines despite my posts to the contrary. And that's OK. Several noted that the impact of 90 octane gas versus 87 octane is negligible at most so the benefit isn't worth the incremental cost. Beyond that, ethanol...

Why?

Typical BMW compression ratio is 10:1 or higher, while B&S is 6:1.

The issue isn't preignition; it's incomplete or partial combustion. High octane fuels are designed to combust at a much higher compression than small engines produce, on average around double.

For the same reason any business does anything. The fact a business sells something doesn't make it good to use. I go back to what I said before. High octane gasoline is designed to combust at 50% or more above small engine compression psi. That has to mean high octane fuels will not fully...

Skippydiesel, in the interest of space I only quoted a portion of your post. I guess the time difference allowed you to jump in on while we were dosing. I'm sorry you said you didn't agree with me, but your post seems to confirm what I said so I'm hoping you'll switch sides. The issue is...

I try to give my opinion without saying other views are false unless I can prove it. If what I say has been "proven" false as ILENGINE posts, don't just say so. Prove it. I'm not an expert on gasoline but am fairly knowledgeable. It's well established that octane rating is a measure of...

There are several impacts higher than recommended octane can have on a small engine, all negative. Higher octane can make the engine harder to start, run harder and hotter. I'd be careful about using higher octane fuel for long periods (perhaps over 30 minutes) without allowing the engine to...

Warranty is generally 5-years for non-commercial use. The OP obviously fits within the warranty but not everyone keeps receipts and RYOBI service centers and not always convenient.

I agree and easy, too. But that doesn't make it so for everyone. This forum is filled with basic maintenance questions and others from those with problems caused by improperly doing so. Beyond that, many owners bring their mowers in for a "spring tune-up". Not everyone understands...

If you used gas stored in the mower, I'd start with draining the gas and replacing it with new.

Perhaps a photo.

Generally, I would suggest a self-propelled mower for 1/2 acre. But you already have a zero turn that should easily handle your need I suggest you stick with that. You should consider a self-propelled push mower for areas the zero turn can't handle well.

I'm not familiar with your equipment but want to comment on towing basics. Listed towing capacity relates to the weight of a wheeled object where resistance is minimal, called rolling resistance. When an object is dragged, resistance is multiple times greater than the same object on wheels...

The bumper is only on the front and just protection. It helps when going around things, when you put it away, or if other things bang into it.

Starting with your last question, the XT2 costs about $300 more than the XT1. The upgraded parts would cost that much if you did them all. I think the bumper is most important starting out and the armrests are least. My suggestion would be to stick with the XT1 until you see which upgrades, if...

GearHead36, you have a one-track mind. You're right and only your opinion is possible. Anyone with a different opinion must be motivated by some agenda or impure rationale. I've never suggested that electric is always the answer. I accept it's not right for large property and I'm not a...

GearHead36, for some reason you insist on personalizing comments. Like most others, I have opinions, not agendas. I don't "evangelize" any more than those who prefer gas or human power.

Going forward, volts, size and configuration are the most important factors when purchasing a mower battery. Next comes CCA. The Ah rating can impact battery life but I wouldn't pay extra.

Electric mowers account for 25% of annual push mower sales. Battery is the fastest growing push mower segment in the country and is expected to be 50% of mower sales by 2030. But you're correct that Home Depot announced a goal to have battery-powered products drive more than 85 percent of its...