Recent content by A Different Bob

I kinda suspected that neglect had something to do with it. It's gotten a LITTLE better after mowing a couple of times, then letting it rest with the reservoir cap loose. As long as I stay after it from now on, it should be ok. I'm still wondering if there's anything out there in the way of...

Thanks! Sounds like good advice.

Puzzling. I used to maintain vintage Mercedes and Jags for some folks, and the mantra of those makers is "there is no substitute for regular, frequent fluid changes"(which principle I probably violated by not doing a complete service on this machine when purchased). So I've done a lot of rear...

Yes-to the letter. Thanks for the info, though. This machine never operates below freezing, but will see ambient temps around 100 deg. F.

I have a Husqvarna MZ-61 (purchased used) which now has 477 hours, with no operational issues, but past time for transmission service. I found OEM filters locally but no oil. After reading some threads here, I used some Valvoline 20W-50 (API-SP, API-SN) oil following directions. When the old...