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billroy1

Hi People,
I received a new HRN216tda from H.D. today with factory camshaft replaced to replace a 20 Y.O. HRR216 that still runs great, deck was shot. book on the new cgv170 says change oil after 5hrs but really, how many hours does to take to seat the rings etc before I change the oil and use synthetic 10w30 from then on


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slomo

I would change the oil immediately after every mow for at least 4 mowings. Or until, out in the sun, you see, all the metal is gone from the sump. Look AT the used oil with magnifying glasses on. You will see a ton of metal flakes initially. Then another dump or two for good luck.

That engine only holds ounces of oil. Oil is cheap. Don't even have to change a filter as it lacks one.


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Rivets

Change after 5 hours and you’re ready to go for the season. Today’s valves and rings on small engines don’t need multiple changes for breakin. Save your $$$$, oils going to get expensive.


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Tiger Small Engine

Tiger Small Engine

Rivets said:
Change after 5 hours and you’re ready to go for the season. Today’s valves and rings on small engines don’t need multiple changes for breakin. Save your $$$$, oils going to get expensive.
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Changing oil and filter on any small engine that is brand new after 5 hours makes good sense. Oil changes are cheap and engines, parts, and labor, not so much.


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billroy1

billroy1 said:
Hi People,
I received a new HRN216tda from H.D. today with factory camshaft replaced to replace a 20 Y.O. HRR216 that still runs great, deck was shot. book on the new cgv170 says change oil after 5hrs but really, how many hours does to take to seat the rings etc before I change the oil and use synthetic 10w30 from then on
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#6

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billroy1

Hi Again,
My question was more of how many hours to run the OEM10w-30 conventional oil for break-in oil in a
small engine before using switching to 10w-30 synthetic oil which reduces engine wear exponentially they say. Then I change it normally.

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#7

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Rivets

5 hours, then use whatever oil you would like to use.


#8

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billroy1

Thank you!


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