Finish Mower Gear Box Oil Change?
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Topic: Finish Mower Gear Box Oil Change?
Posted By: Dave H
Subject: Finish Mower Gear Box Oil Change?
Date Posted: 03 May 2024 at 8:58am
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The gear oil in the 6 foot Woods finish mower resembles something that comes out of the rear of the local Canada Geese.  I want to change it. Only thought for now is to pull the fill plug and hoist the mower up on it's side with the front loader. Any suggestions on a better way?
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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 03 May 2024 at 9:05am
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i have used a Rose Gun.. basically looks like a grease gun without a grease tube.. Stick the hose into the fill port and pull back on the rod and it SUCKS the oil out.. Works good on oil or gear lube.. Not so good if it is THICK or grease... If your seals dont leak and it still has gear lube ( instead of grease) this may work... If the fill is on the SIDE, then i have used a copper tube bent into a sweeping 90 degree to get into the hole. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: Dave H
Date Posted: 03 May 2024 at 9:08am
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Update - Fill lug is on the side and vent plug is on the top. Good tip Steve. Now I an going to price one of those sucker guns. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 03 May 2024 at 9:10am
Auto Zone, WAl Mart, Farm Store...
------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: Dave H
Date Posted: 03 May 2024 at 9:24am
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Thanks Steve - got one ordered from Amazon |
Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 06 May 2024 at 9:39pm
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Used what was called Steam Cylinder Oil in all the industrial gearboxes I use to service or rebuild - Mobile 600 W steam cylinder oil ------------- Faith isn't a jump in the dark. It is a walk in the light. Faith is not guessing; it is knowing something. "Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." |