New MX5060 Owner

[hankthecrank]

Just got rid of a 1 year old MX5060 w/90 hrs. Used $&@-/ 1 oil 10w30. Changed at 10 hrs then again at 90. No noticeable consumption in those hrs. Filters with oil both times. Will be getting a Titan MX 5400 as soon as delivered and will do the same except maybe go to 10w-40.

 

[flywindy]

I took delivery of my MX 5060 a month ago and have used it 4 times already! It does a really good job on chickweed!!!!!! As for oil, I read the manual also but I use 15/40 in everything else I have and it works for the climate and season I'm in. To me as long as you change on a regular schedule you should be fine! I don't like having many different kinds and weights of oil laying around! Good luck and HAPPY MOWING!!!

 

[BillH2]

I took delivery of my MX 5060 a month ago and have used it 4 times already! It does a really good job on chickweed!!!!!! As for oil, I read the manual also but I use 15/40 in everything else I have and it works for the climate and season I'm in. To me as long as you change on a regular schedule you should be fine! I don't like having many different kinds and weights of oil laying around! Good luck and HAPPY MOWING!!!

I'll probably just get some 40W for the blistering hot summer months. I don't mind as I will probably only change oil 3 or 3 times pr. season. (Too bad I can't use 20-50 Castrol, I have a lot of it as the Shelby takes 7.5 quarts pr oil change)

 

[BillH2]

Progress; Mowing 1 3/4 acres now takes just under one hour. In the 40+ years I have lived here, it's never been mowed that fast. I would like to get a spare set of blades but I am not having much luck finding the correct part numbers for the MX5060. (I think they are 17.5" with a 5.8" center hole) Can't seem to find a listing for Gator Blades that mentions that model number.
Can anyone also tell me if 49065-7007 is the correct part number for the oil filter? I thought I would get a WIX filter instead of going to the dealer.
Thanks

 

[flywindy]

You can go to the Toro website and down load the parts manual and that will give you the part # for the blades!

 

[Brucebotti]

49065-7007 is the correct part #. they are $9.50 - $10.50 at the dealer. I put Gator Blades on mine. I'll try to remember to look up the # tonight when I get home.
Bruce

 

[Brucebotti]

I just found my Gator blade order. The part # was OR-96-382. They were purchased from MotownUSA. They were $11.97 each, and shipping was $10.99.

I am impressed with the cut, and would recommend them. I am keeping the original blades as back-up.

Hope this helps,
Bruce

 

[BillH2]

I just found my Gator blade order. The part # was OR-96-382. They were purchased from MotownUSA. They were $11.97 each, and shipping was $10.99.

I am impressed with the cut, and would recommend them. I am keeping the original blades as back-up.

Hope this helps,
Bruce

Order placed
Thanks

 

[djdicetn]

Quick we need a mod to shut this thread down

Oil debate.....what oil debate?:0)
At least this thread evolved into an engineer debate instead!! I agree with user Carscw....change your oil/filter every 50 hours and use whichever oil you feel comfortable with(although, I do tend to agree that the engine manual is a very good guide to what to use:0)

 

[Carscw]

Oil debate.....what oil debate?:0) At least this thread evolved into an engineer debate instead!! I agree with user Carscw....change your oil/filter every 50 hours and use whichever oil you feel comfortable with(although, I do tend to agree that the engine manual is a very good guide to what to use:0)

You know I am always trying to test things.
So I did a oil change ( not saying what brand ) with a brand I do not use. Been using sae30 went with 10-30 This mower never has used oil or smoked. Has been 4 days and 4 quarts of oil.
The thing is I use 10-30 in most of my mowers. And have no problems. This one I got used a couple years ago so I use what was in it. What I have came up with is pick one oil when the mower is new and stay with it.