[cooperino]

Originally Posted by three4rd

Hi,

Changed the oil on my 129 after 5 hrs. following an engine overhaul, so now I'm at the point where it is suggested to change it again after an additional 5 hrs. of use; however, I'm likely to only use the tractor maybe 2-3 more times at most (where it gets used for about 1.5 hrs. each time) until winter.

I won't be using it over the winter at all, so I was wondering if I should change the oil now, which would remain in the engine all winter until spring, or mow with it a few more times as is, leave it over winter, then change it in spring. I have no problem changing it now and again in spring - but is it really necessary to do it now for the sake of another approximately 4.5 hrs. total use before it sits over the winter? All the tractor gets used for is mowing.

If not changing it again now, it would simply mean that the second (recommended 5-hr.) break-in period would extend to roughly 9-10 hours of maximum total use (if waiting till spring to change it - at which time I do all the lube, etc.). Prior to putting the new engine in, I never used to change oil after the mowing season ends, but the difference is that I also used the Cub to plow snow, but won't be doing that anymore.

IMO, If its full and clean you could put another 1.5 hours on it. Thats just me tho.