Hello everyone. I'm new here, but some of you may remember me from TBN for 12-14 years.
Bought the Troy-Bilt Mustang about 5 years ago, and it's always been smoky and runs with unimpressive power. When new, I assumed it would break in and stop smoking.
Over the years, it seemed to burn oil until the level was real close to "add", but never seemed to go below the add level.
So,,, I quit adding oil, and the smoking is much less and nearly stopped. That brings up a question.
Normally, oil is checked by unscrewing the dipstick/filler cap. Then you wipe, and dip without screwing the cap back in. I lost my manual, so is this engine different? Or could the filler neck not be pressed into the block the correct depth?
Incidentally, save for noise due to thin metal vibrating, and a weak starter since new, this 50" mower has been very reliable. The blades are very hard, and stay sharper longer than any blade I have ever used in 55 years of mowing.
Thanks,,,
Bought the Troy-Bilt Mustang about 5 years ago, and it's always been smoky and runs with unimpressive power. When new, I assumed it would break in and stop smoking.
Over the years, it seemed to burn oil until the level was real close to "add", but never seemed to go below the add level.
So,,, I quit adding oil, and the smoking is much less and nearly stopped. That brings up a question.
Normally, oil is checked by unscrewing the dipstick/filler cap. Then you wipe, and dip without screwing the cap back in. I lost my manual, so is this engine different? Or could the filler neck not be pressed into the block the correct depth?
Incidentally, save for noise due to thin metal vibrating, and a weak starter since new, this 50" mower has been very reliable. The blades are very hard, and stay sharper longer than any blade I have ever used in 55 years of mowing.
Thanks,,,