I have a TB30R riding mower, 30". This is my first Troy-Bilt (brand new) so I'm full of questions.
I'm a little confused regarding the model and serial number of the engine; it makes no sense; this is what I recorded off the engine: (EU: e4*97/68SN4G1*2010/26*0248*01 & ACN 004 873572). I can't even tell who made the engine (i.e. Briggs, Kohler, etc.), there's no name plate. Can anyone tell me who made the engine and the brake down of these numbers. I'd like to know the model number and serial number for registration purposes.
Also, can synthetic oil be used in lieu of regular oil on this mower?
I don't live close by to a Troy-Bilt dealer so I'd like to know if anyone would be able to tell me what other name brand parts for plugs, air filter, belts & blades, etc are compatible to this mower. Perhaps someone has a cross reference for these parts?
Another question I have is the mower came with a mulching cover. Do I use the same blade that came on the mower? If there's a mulching blade it's not specified in the owner's manual parts list, just a mower blade. So I'm under the impression that this blade can be used for both applications - not sure. Could use some help on this as well.
Thanks in advance.
I'm a little confused regarding the model and serial number of the engine; it makes no sense; this is what I recorded off the engine: (EU: e4*97/68SN4G1*2010/26*0248*01 & ACN 004 873572). I can't even tell who made the engine (i.e. Briggs, Kohler, etc.), there's no name plate. Can anyone tell me who made the engine and the brake down of these numbers. I'd like to know the model number and serial number for registration purposes.
Also, can synthetic oil be used in lieu of regular oil on this mower?
I don't live close by to a Troy-Bilt dealer so I'd like to know if anyone would be able to tell me what other name brand parts for plugs, air filter, belts & blades, etc are compatible to this mower. Perhaps someone has a cross reference for these parts?
Another question I have is the mower came with a mulching cover. Do I use the same blade that came on the mower? If there's a mulching blade it's not specified in the owner's manual parts list, just a mower blade. So I'm under the impression that this blade can be used for both applications - not sure. Could use some help on this as well.
Thanks in advance.