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F20 Engine Break-in advice?

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Rauville

11-22-2006 16:29:18




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Going through some old stuff today, and came across a F20 Manual along with a heavy cardstock tag that was apparently wired on a new tractor back in 1934 (date code of 5-22-34). Thought some of the advice on the tag (in 8 languages) was interesting enough to share.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OPERATOR
1."Before starting tractor be sure the crankcase is properly filled with a good grade of engine lubricating oil.
2.It would be wise to put in 2 quarts of oil above the high level for the first day or two.
3.Remove sparkplugs daily and put one tablespoon of engine oil into each cylinder. Crank engine by hand before using the choke for starting.
4.During the first 100 hours of operation, mix one pint of engine oil with every 5 gallons of fuel.
5.When breaking in, always use excessive amounts of oil rather than not enough."
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IHnut

11-22-2006 21:42:24




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 Re: F20 Engine Break-in advice? in reply to Rauville, 11-22-2006 16:29:18  
I'd like to here more on this one. Never heard of such a thing before.



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jeffcat

11-22-2006 17:55:51




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 Re: F20 Engine Break-in advice? in reply to Rauville, 11-22-2006 16:29:18  
Very much so! That is what I did with my new Troy Built mower. Has a 17.5 engine and I mixed a little chainsaw mix with every fill up. Tank holds about 3 gallons and I put in one small bottle of saw mix. Ywo years latter it runs great and i use a synthetic blend 30w. Jeffcat
PS CHAINGE the stupid air filter more than often!!!!!They plug up really quick!



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Nebraska Cowman

11-22-2006 17:36:07




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 Re: F20 Engine Break-in advice? in reply to Rauville, 11-22-2006 16:29:18  
That is interesting!



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