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AZinOH
Those who accept self-deception will perish by it. Shakespeare said "to thine own self be true".
Joined: Nov 25, 2004
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Still a newbie
Original Message May 11, 2005 5:55 pm |
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Five years ago when I bought a new lawn tractor, I was so overjoyed at having something I could depend on that I fell into a bad habit. It was new, so I didn't pay much attention to it. Since joining this forum, I've tried to make up for my errors. The other day I was cleaning-checking-lubing and it dawned on me that I'd never greased the zerks on it. Since it only has about 300 or so total hours I wasn't too worried...but I asked my neighbor to do it (since I didn't have a grease gun). I figured only a couple squirts on each fitting were needed....WRONG!!! The front axle alone took more than two 14 ounce tubes of Lubriplate, and the fittings on the front wheels each took several squirts. I have seen the LIGHT!!!, and now have my own grease gun. I think these are the only four fittings on the machine (it's just a simple AYP with a 14.5 vertical opposed Briggs, 42 cut). It's had one mower belt replaced, also the steering drag link (probably due to lack of lube). Am still in a learning mode. AZ
Snowblower...Toro Power Max 726te 2004 Lawn tractor...AYP w/ 14.5 Briggs-42in 2000
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AZinOH
Those who accept self-deception will perish by it. Shakespeare said "to thine own self be true".
Joined: Nov 25, 2004
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Re: Still a newbie
Reply #2 May 11, 2005 6:20 pm |
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I have kept up with the oil changes, although I probably left the original oil in it for too long. I keep Pennzoil straight 30 in it during the mowing season, but I put some Citgo 5w30 in at the end of last season because I like to fire it up every week or so...all winter long. AZ
Snowblower...Toro Power Max 726te 2004 Lawn tractor...AYP w/ 14.5 Briggs-42in 2000
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AZinOH
Those who accept self-deception will perish by it. Shakespeare said "to thine own self be true".
Joined: Nov 25, 2004
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Re: Still a newbie
Reply #4 May 11, 2005 7:41 pm |
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Marshall, yes I have paid attention to the air filter. It's nearing time for a new one. That's next on my list. I have cleaned the foam filter several times over the years. AZ
Snowblower...Toro Power Max 726te 2004 Lawn tractor...AYP w/ 14.5 Briggs-42in 2000
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Marshall
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Joined: Sep 16, 2002
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Re: Still a newbie
Reply #6 May 11, 2005 10:23 pm |
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Ive never been a fan of oil on the foam part of a filter, & everything ive read suggests not oiling the foam on a precleaner, too much oil (which is easy to do) soaks through and contaminates the paper element thus blocking airflow. ive had better results just blowing the foam element from the inside out with compressed air, and doing so after every mowing SP, do as you like but it's not nearly as effective as lightly oiling it, especially in OPE dusty conditions. I can see a in-town auto or something but even then, K&N Filters performance filters come oiled for the same reason. I recommend to others not to use a compressor on your foam filters, the high pressure air can and will enlarge the tiny hole openings in the foam and make it more pourous. It's also easy to ruin one without using care.
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