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Toro 826OXE first oil change questions Original Message Jan 2, 2011 1:55 pm
I would have to assume I already have 5 hours and being its 50 degrees outside, I figure its a great time. When I bought the machine I had the dealer put in B&Stratton 5w30 synthetic oil but it was the last one. Called around to a few places but seems nobondy has it in stock. Do I buy it online or can I use Mobil 1 synthetic 5w30 in its place. My plan was to stick with one oil for the life of the motor. My second question is does this motor have a filter, I would say not. Just trying to make sure. Is there anything else I should do after the first 5 hours?
Re: Toro 826OXE first oil change questions Reply #28 Jan 3, 2011 9:24 pm
trouts2 wrote:
I don't think he would get 155 without electric start so assume he was using electric. Once CR is ingaged it's impossible to get beyond a certain PSI range, at least on Tecumseh. I'm not sure about Briggs BUT if CR could kick out at electric start speeds the resistance would be too much for electric start motors which would quickly overheat and crap out.
I corrected my original post to read 150 psi. not 155. So, your suspicions weren't unfounded.
