I got a used snowblower for free and was wondering if you guys could recommend an oil and viscosity for me please. I did not get any owner's manual with it.
It is an MTD 10 hp 28 inch, Tecumseh 2 stroke engine, it is approximately 5 years old max, 6 fwd speeds and 2 reverse speeds. It runs a bit rough, but it does the trick. Last year we had to clean out the carb and magneto to get it running, but she runs okay now. I want to change out the oil and would like to have some advice on the oil to use. I would think a synthetic is the way to go in cold weather operations, I store it in the garage for the most part. I have no idea what the viscosity should be though.
BTW, are there any other lubrication fluids on these machines other than motor oil ?, I'd love to get an owners manual for it to keep it working as long as possible. As of right now I know nothing about these machines though, so any help would be appreciated. thanks
Joey
It is an MTD 10 hp 28 inch, Tecumseh 2 stroke engine, it is approximately 5 years old max, 6 fwd speeds and 2 reverse speeds. It runs a bit rough, but it does the trick. Last year we had to clean out the carb and magneto to get it running, but she runs okay now. I want to change out the oil and would like to have some advice on the oil to use. I would think a synthetic is the way to go in cold weather operations, I store it in the garage for the most part. I have no idea what the viscosity should be though.
BTW, are there any other lubrication fluids on these machines other than motor oil ?, I'd love to get an owners manual for it to keep it working as long as possible. As of right now I know nothing about these machines though, so any help would be appreciated. thanks
Joey