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by twoton
What oil are you running in it?
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Originally Posted by Bob O 45colt
Mobil one synthetic
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That is your Number 1 problem with oil usage. The engine needs to broke in using dino oil. Synthetic is ok to use after 10 to 15 hours run time. I would stick with good old dino oil. if it was my Kohler.
I use Kohler engine oil. I use straight 30 weight above 32 degrees and 10W-30 below 32 degrees.
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by Bob O 45colt
What is the best procedure for break in?
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This is how I break in a new engine.
Vary the RPM from idle to wide open for 45 minutes.
Change oil.
Drive your Cub Cadet around for the next 45 to 60 minutes. Vary the RPMs as you drive it. I like to pull a light load like a half loaded trailer or aerator.
Change oil again.
Put a heavier load on it. Vary the RPMs.
After 2-3 hours of run time I find a event like a plow day or something I can put a heavy load on it and drive it like stole it.
This is how I break in any Kohler engine I rebuild. Anyone that I rebuild an engine for gets told the same thing. I haven't had one let go.