My 1999 Qualcast Quadtrak will need an oil change later this month before I start using it.

What oil shall I use?

And should I crank it over without the sparkplug fitted after changing the oil?

 

Ditto my MY05 Hayter Harrier 56. Any recommendations...?

 

lol

 

It will need to be the BEST Oil ...... some -5W - 100 should do it - thick as treacle when hot so slowing the blades and no damage will be done to the poor grass leaves

This is special Oil but, amazingly, its on Special Offer!! £65 per Litre (you get what you pay for!)

And yes take the spark plug out, handle off, blade removed, carb removed and turn it over ever so gentle .............. replace the MAF too .. consider a re-map and attach CockLink lights to the roller!!

Pete

 

But Pete, the manual says 10W/30 4-stroke "Garden Machinery Oil" - are you really suggesting I ingnore the lawnmower bible, where all the recommendations are based upon the company's own extensive testing and years of experience in manufacturing Her Maj's mowers...??

Do you think having the beast lowered and uprating the springs would get better traction round the corners too..??

Rich

 

you also forgot the "oil be home for christmas" song, and the morris dance!!!

come on, attention to detail!!

Dazza