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Oil level 1/4" over F - okay to run?
The title says it all - oil level 1/4" over F mark - okay to run? Thank you in advance!
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Is overfull because it was overfilled or did the float stick and contaminate the oil with fuel?
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3240 870hrs - 48" 289 deck, front hitch, 3 hyd circuits, 54" blade w/hyd angle, 45" 2-stage snow blower, Sims cab, 5 42# suitcase weights and 70# rear wheel weights GT3204 207hrs - 48" 289 deck, 45" 2-stage snow blower, 54" blade and angle cylinder 3204 580hrs - 48" 289 deck - Parts Tractors - 3208 560hrs (rusty) 3 hyd circuits, 3pt hitch, 44" deck - 3165 rust free roller 1650DH 54" blade, Xtreme cat-0 3pt, 44" deck, filled 23x10.5-12 Tru-Powers |
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What he said!
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John & TNTs,
I overfilled it. Sorry for sounding so anal about a 1/4" overfill, but still learning my way around this tractor & really really like it. Cuts better than my previous tractor (JD 160) and don't want to inadvertently screw it up. When I eventually found the oil plug to drain for oil changes, realized at my unlimber age it ain't no easy job to get at the plug to drain off a couple of ounces. Thus my Q. Thanks again for your interest! |
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That would decrease the lubricity of the oil and could have caused engine failure. THAT was the concern. |
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A guy down the rode killed his 2 year old Deere new repower engine because of fuel in the oil. That wasn't a cheap mistake. A slight overfill shouldn't hurt anything normally.
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3240 870hrs - 48" 289 deck, front hitch, 3 hyd circuits, 54" blade w/hyd angle, 45" 2-stage snow blower, Sims cab, 5 42# suitcase weights and 70# rear wheel weights GT3204 207hrs - 48" 289 deck, 45" 2-stage snow blower, 54" blade and angle cylinder 3204 580hrs - 48" 289 deck - Parts Tractors - 3208 560hrs (rusty) 3 hyd circuits, 3pt hitch, 44" deck - 3165 rust free roller 1650DH 54" blade, Xtreme cat-0 3pt, 44" deck, filled 23x10.5-12 Tru-Powers |
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Does your tractor have a manual fuel valve to stop any fuel flow from the fuel tank? If not, a valve may be added to assure no fuel flow into the engine if not operating. I recommend checking the oil level prior to starting the engine.
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1863, 1864, 48" and 54" mower decks, 54" snow plow, 451 snow blower, TracVac 580 |
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Guys,
My reply is further proof of my "newbie-mess". What I should have posted is that when I initially checked the oil level (cold engine) it was just at the bottom of the dipstick's hashmark. I added 4 oz at a time, and obviously didn't wait long enough for the first amount to settle (I was rushing) before adding the second amount. And another lesson learned- should not have assumed it needed another 4 oz. And thank you all for explaining the danger of gas getting into the oil. Now what "float" are you referring to? |
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The carb float which opens and closes the needle, allowing fuel into the bowl. If dirt or wear allow fuel past the needle valve , that is how excess fuel gets into crankcase. I also check the oil before every start.
Chris
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1968 104 , service replacement '96 K301, 42" deck 1997 Scotts 42502X8 , repowered with '96 B&S 18hp TwinII , 42" deck 2007 LA130,21hp Intek v-twin, 48" deck As you slide down the banister of Life, may the splinters point in the right direction . |
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Jc, thank you for the explanation - something else I was not aware of. And I also check the oil before each cut. Hate to lose this machine!
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