21.5 Kaw FR engine gas usage per hour

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Just over a month ago I bought a new Toro ZTR SS4260 with a Kawasaki 21.5 FR engine in it..

First zero turn, & first V-twin mower engine. Just for use at my place, was curious to what other members might be using, gas wise per hour approx ?

I only use 100% gas, & only have 10.7 hours on this mower now. (also) Will gas usage improve as engine gets better broke-in ?

Appreciate any input.

PS: I tried using the "Search function" but couldn't find anything helpful.

Buddy
 
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Thanks Mark- I have the owners manual & read it cover to cover.. Just nothing in there about 'approx gas usage per hour' for this engine..
 
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7394 said:
Thanks Mark- I have the owners manual & read it cover to cover.. Just nothing in there about 'approx gas usage per hour' for this engine..
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Buddy, You purchased a nice piece of equipment, I'm sure your Kawasaki engine will serve you well. I would not be too concerned about hours per gallon as you may your personal vehicle. I use B&S fuel treatment & 93 octane gas in 5 gallon cans.
 
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My guess would be somewhere in the 1.0 to 1.25 gph range. This will depend on the mower's rpms and cutting conditions. Just to compare, I have a 23hp kawi (using the old ratings system) on a Turf Tracer and its fuel usage is in the range above.
 
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mechanic mark said:
Buddy, You purchased a nice piece of equipment, I'm sure your Kawasaki engine will serve you well. I would not be too concerned about hours per gallon as you may your personal vehicle. I use B&S fuel treatment & 93 octane gas in 5 gallon cans.
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Thanks again Mark.. I am very pleased with this unit so far.. Was just wondering since I just got off a 20hp craftsman GT.. I now it's apples & oranges tho.


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My guess would be somewhere in the 1.0 to 1.25 gph range. This will depend on the mower's rpms and cutting conditions. Just to compare, I have a 23hp kawi (using the old ratings system) on a Turf Tracer and its fuel usage is in the range above.
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sjessen- Thank You, that is about what I am currently averaging, approx 1.0 gph... But as you mentioned, rpm's & conditions can vary results.. I'm ok with this.. Appreciate your input !!!

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Your rpms shouldn't vary much because you should be running at full throttle. My FH680V (23hp) burns less than a gallon per hour and I mow some hilly ground and heavy grass/weeds. I use regular gas with no additives. gregjo1948
 
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gregjo1948 said:
Your rpms shouldn't vary much because you should be running at full throttle. My FH680V (23hp) burns less than a gallon per hour and I mow some hilly ground and heavy grass/weeds. I use regular gas with no additives. gregjo1948
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Very true.. & Mine doesn't have 11 hours on it yet, so it is still not 'broken-in' ...
 
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gregjo1948 said:
Your rpms shouldn't vary much because you should be running at full throttle. My FH680V (23hp) burns less than a gallon per hour and I mow some hilly ground and heavy grass/weeds. I use regular gas with no additives. gregjo1948
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I was referring to rpms at wot. The engine will use more fuel at 3600 vs say 3400 rpms.
 
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sjessen -

That's what I thought you meant..


PS: My mowing is now only taking 30 minutes, start to stop (dry weather) & using just less than 1/2 gal... :thumbsup:
 
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