Mark Page
Platinum Member
I change the oil in my 231s Massey after the last mowing in the fall, after the second mowing in the spring and some time around August. Last Spring
when I drained the oil it came out very emusified. Fearing the worst, I took it up to the dealer to have it checked out. They checked the 3 cylinder Perkins out from one end to the other, including pressure tests on the radiator and checking the coolant for oil, I didn't want them to pull the head.
I brought it home and mowed for 1 hour then changed the oil, it was perfect.
I ran it for 10 hours and changed it again, still no problem.
The machine is stored indoors and I only use premium oil. With only 550 hrs. on it I'm not expecting any major problems.
I can't understand how water could get into the oil system.
when I drained the oil it came out very emusified. Fearing the worst, I took it up to the dealer to have it checked out. They checked the 3 cylinder Perkins out from one end to the other, including pressure tests on the radiator and checking the coolant for oil, I didn't want them to pull the head.
I brought it home and mowed for 1 hour then changed the oil, it was perfect.
I ran it for 10 hours and changed it again, still no problem.
The machine is stored indoors and I only use premium oil. With only 550 hrs. on it I'm not expecting any major problems.
I can't understand how water could get into the oil system.