pto clutch break-in
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JTKub
Veteran Member
I wouldn't sweat it. If you've mowed with it, it's fine. I think the 10 on/off 'break-in' cycles is for the dealers to verify the clutch holds (air gap set right) nothing comes apart, stops working, or no belts fly off! They've got the science down-pat on lawn/garden tractor electric PTO clutches these days. They either work or they don't /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif!
G/luck
Joel
G/luck
Joel
/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Yeah, nothing flew off /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif, so I guess I'm good to go! Thanks JT
Now, I've gone through the manual to confirm the type of oil I'm supposed to use, and it says cub cadet brand 10w-40 (i believe, I'll dbl check) rating SL or SG (or higher?). Can I use conventional automotive motor oil as it tends to be rated better than this?
Now, I've gone through the manual to confirm the type of oil I'm supposed to use, and it says cub cadet brand 10w-40 (i believe, I'll dbl check) rating SL or SG (or higher?). Can I use conventional automotive motor oil as it tends to be rated better than this?
Bob_Bainbridge
Platinum Member
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Yeah, nothing flew off /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif, so I guess I'm good to go! Thanks JT
Now, I've gone through the manual to confirm the type of oil I'm supposed to use, and it says cub cadet brand 10w-40 (i believe, I'll dbl check) rating SL or SG (or higher?). Can I use conventional automotive motor oil as it tends to be rated better than this? )</font>
I used the same automotive oil that I used in my cars for 26 years in my CC 1450 (usually Quaker State 5W-30) and am using it now in my 3235. When I had to replace the oil pan on the 1450, due to wear from missing mounting bolts, the engine was spotless inside with 800-900 hours.
Bob B.
Now, I've gone through the manual to confirm the type of oil I'm supposed to use, and it says cub cadet brand 10w-40 (i believe, I'll dbl check) rating SL or SG (or higher?). Can I use conventional automotive motor oil as it tends to be rated better than this? )</font>
I used the same automotive oil that I used in my cars for 26 years in my CC 1450 (usually Quaker State 5W-30) and am using it now in my 3235. When I had to replace the oil pan on the 1450, due to wear from missing mounting bolts, the engine was spotless inside with 800-900 hours.
Bob B.