oil weight for troy bilt

[Oslo in NC]

Sorry to have to be asking this, but I would like to be sure of the correct oil weight to put in my troy bilt, 18 hp, 2 years old. I wasn't able to stop at Lowe's this am, even though I was driving right past it. I know I have an extra filter here someplace. I'm thinking 30 wt, HD. thanks in advance. oslo aka Paul

While I am waiting for an answer I am going to grease the tractor. I have heard that you should only put 3 pumps from the grease gun in the spindles. I grease twice a year, maybe 50 hours per year. I've been told that too many pumps will pop the seals or bearings. This was told to me about a 20 year old Bolens tractor. that's why they put the fittings underneath now. Is this an old wive's tale?

[dirtybernie]

oslo. i run 30w in all of my equipment. i was told its best because it always stays the same grade. i work all of this stuff hard and have never had a problem.

as far as grease IMHO a couple of small pumps is fine. you dont want it so grease comes out the ends as it attracts dirt etc...

HTH
Bernie

[Oslo in NC]

OK, thanks Bern. I'm going out now and do some outside work. he he Man's work.

[freebird]

as far as the grease gun you want to pump just enough out so it will push any dirt away from the spindles, then wipe off excess.

[Oslo in NC]

Got her done.