New Zero Turn

[Midniteoyl]

 

[Gary Fowler]

Gary, what model Kawasaki engine is on the new mower? If FS or FX you have a top of the line engine.

Eddie

It an FS 691V Kawasaki engine. They must rate the HP different from Craftsman's claimed 26 vs Kawa's 23 because it has much more power than the craftsman. The dealer had given out my manual to another customer who had bought the 48" mower with the B&S engine (same model number), so they had to order an engine manual for me so I don't have anything on it other than what is tagged on the engine itself. I told them if they would call the other guy, it would surely bring back the book in exchange for the B&S book, but they said they would order another book, probably take 6 months to get it.

 

[Gary Fowler]

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OK< OK. Would you like a photo of the limb I dismembered from my Bradford pear tree also from striking it with the ROPS? I'll have to get the photos later as much is going on right now with wife preparing to travel to Houston for the funeral of one of her friends. Also son-in-law is recuperating from open heart surgery performed Monday so that will be another thing to do. The lady who died from leukemia was the mother of my daughters best friends since childhood so they will all go to the funeral even daughter with recuperating husband. I guess his mother will have to continue to babysit him at least for that day.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Here are the photos

 

[Gary Fowler]

Not only does it mow but it trims trees also. I forgot about the tall ROPS which my other mower doesn't have. Despite the tree trimming, I really like this mower, it really handles the rough ground without the spine shattering jolt like the JD 332 or the Craftsman.

 

[Gary Fowler]

OK, now I have an oil question. I downloaded the engine manual from internet and oil specs say 10W-40 or 40W SAE class SG, SH, SJ OR SL. I checked my Rotella T6 spec and it is a CH, CJ spec. and found an old empty quart bottle of Motorcraft full synthetic 10W-40 but the spec was SM. I assume the S was synthetic but then the Shell Rotella T6 and Shell Rotella also have the C rating and the T6 claims to be synthetic.
Looks like I now have to stock #3 and #4 oil types as the engine oil is something that I don't have and the hydraulics call for 20W-50 detergent (no SAE spec given) motor oil which I also don't have. Any thoughts on this subject?

 

[Gary Fowler]

I just got back from town and Wally World to look for oil. The only oil they had to meet SL class was Mobil 1 full synthetic. Most others just had SM rating which IIRC is next grade in the line when SAE issues a new designation better than SL but the Mobil listed SL also. Couldn't find any top brand 20W-50 so I got some of the Tech Walmart brand for the hydraulic system, I hope it is premium oil, I have never bought it before.
Got to change the motor oil at 8 hours but filter change is first 100 then every year or 200 hours thereafter. That 8 hours will be getting close after the next mowing or maybe after the second mowing for sure. It must be a quick break in period with something other than full synthetic for such a quick oil change. Mechanic said 50 hours but book says 8 so I am going with that.

 

[DmansPadge]

The Mobil 1 is a great choice. The S classification is for 'spark' or 'service' meaning a gasoline engine. The C is for 'compression' or 'commercial' meaning diesel. Some oils cover both classes. The M is just the latest class and will cover previous letters. I personally would change the filter too at the 8 hour mark. Enjoy your new ride!

 

[Midniteoyl]

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Oh Yeah!! :licking:

 

[Midniteoyl]

I just got back from town and Wally World to look for oil. The only oil they had to meet SL class was Mobil 1 full synthetic. Most others just had SM rating which IIRC is next grade in the line when SAE issues a new designation better than SL but the Mobil listed SL also. Couldn't find any top brand 20W-50 so I got some of the Tech Walmart brand for the hydraulic system, I hope it is premium oil, I have never bought it before.
Got to change the motor oil at 8 hours but filter change is first 100 then every year or 200 hours thereafter. That 8 hours will be getting close after the next mowing or maybe after the second mowing for sure. It must be a quick break in period with something other than full synthetic for such a quick oil change. Mechanic said 50 hours but book says 8 so I am going with that.

SM was issued in 2004 and is the latest. It reduced the amount of ZDDP. 'S' does not mean 'synthetic', though synthetic would be ok to use. The Mobil 1 is an excellent choice.