Hi, I have a 90s Troy-Built (Garden Way) Mini Tiller.
Question 1: I noticed the gearbox was getting warm when running, so I checked the transmission lubricant, and it seems to be in need of additional lubricant. The manual recommendation is pretty generic: "high quality automotive petroleum-base grease usually available at most hardware or auto parts stores." Does anyone have a recommendation on what specific grease to use? I have some John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease, would that work, is there something better?
Question 2: I use non-ethanol fuel with Sthil oil for the gas mixture. The manual calls for 24:1. When I use 24:1 the exhaust is very smoky, and it leaves residue on the muffler. I have read mix reports on whether to use the suggested mixture, or go to a higher gas to oil mix as a result of the advancement in today's oil. Who has thoughts on this?
Thanks!
Question 1: I noticed the gearbox was getting warm when running, so I checked the transmission lubricant, and it seems to be in need of additional lubricant. The manual recommendation is pretty generic: "high quality automotive petroleum-base grease usually available at most hardware or auto parts stores." Does anyone have a recommendation on what specific grease to use? I have some John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease, would that work, is there something better?
Question 2: I use non-ethanol fuel with Sthil oil for the gas mixture. The manual calls for 24:1. When I use 24:1 the exhaust is very smoky, and it leaves residue on the muffler. I have read mix reports on whether to use the suggested mixture, or go to a higher gas to oil mix as a result of the advancement in today's oil. Who has thoughts on this?
Thanks!