D100 (maintenance and repairs)

[biodiesel]

Air filter is changed.

 

[biodiesel]

I usually run Amsoil, but I had some SAE 30 bottles leftover, so I wanted to get rid of them.

 

[MParr]

The B&S SAE 30 is pretty stout oil. It’s good for 100 hours or yearly, whichever comes first.

 

[biodiesel]

The B&S SAE 30 is pretty stout oil. It’s good for 100 hours or yearly, whichever comes first.

That's good to know. I need this engine to last a long time!

 

[biodiesel]

I'll be switching back to Amsoil on the next go around.

 

[biodiesel]

I'm updating this thread to say that I'm about to take the D100 out for the first time since putting it back together. Before doing so, I wanted to test the mower deck and make sure everything works. I started the mower and noticed that the belt is engaged (turning) even though the PTO is not engaged. What adjustment do I need to make to keep the belt in a relaxed state when the PTO is not engaged?

 

[slomo]

I'd watch the oil consumption on that thin 10w-30 Amsoil. She's only a thin 10 grade dressed up with magic to play like a 30w at 212F. Can't beat some good ol' SAE 30w.

 

[biodiesel]

I'd watch the oil consumption on that thin 10w-30 Amsoil. She's only a thin 10 grade dressed up with magic to play like a 30w at 212F. Can't beat some good ol' SAE 30w.

Since 10W-30 and SAE 30 have the same viscosity grade at operating temperature, so there won't be any problems. The 10W-30 is a better oil since I do my last mowing in November when the temperatures are much cooler. I want the cold weather protection as well as the warm weather protection.

 

[biodiesel]

The pulley system on the D100 loosened up after running the mower for a few hours, so I'm happy to report that everything works as designed. In total, we've mowed an estimated 7 acres.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Wow! beautiful views!