New Cub Cadet Push Mower

[Silverado12]

Just bought this yesterday from the local dealer in Amelia, Virginia. Mowed today and it did really well with plenty of power and no clumps of grass either. Has the Kohler Command Pro 173cc motor.

 

[UNC196]

I have that mower. So far, it’s been great. Starts first pull. I did the break in oil change. I’m thinking about going to Mobil 1 15w50 since Kholer now has that 300 hour 50wt oil.

 

[grasscutter]

I have that mower. So far, it’s been great. Starts first pull. I did the break in oil change. I’m thinking about going to Mobil 1 15w50 since Kholer now has that 300 hour 50wt oil.

Kohler recommends a 50W oil? Must be a pressure lubed engine instead of splash lube.

 

[Kira]

Does it have an oil filter?

Best of luck with it.

 

[Silverado12]

Yes, the motor has an oil filter. I just ordered some Baldwin B-7221 filters for mine yesterday and I bought a quart of Kohler 10W-30 at the dealer's shop who sold me the mower. I ran the first tank of gas through it (about one hour), drained the oil and topped it off with Rotella 15W-40. I haven't changed the filter yet. I'll run this tank through it and change the oil filter. I figure it should be broken in after 2 hours of mowing grass.

 

[fantastic]

Cool! I didn't know these companies were still making a commercial walk behind. Is that cylindrical black box the air filter? I've always bought FWD since I'm cheap but Rear wheel drive seems to be better (reliable)?