Breaking in Lawn Mower

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Jun 15, 2007 | 08:23 AM

blackout

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Breaking in Lawn Mower

Just bought a new Briggs and Stratton 5.5Hp motor for a mini-bike, how should I got about breakin it in? Can I go ahead and dump synthetic in it? I also have MTF, let me know what you think would be best. Thanks

Jun 15, 2007 | 02:38 PM

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I run synthetic in my Kohler 15 HP in my JD lawn tractor.

Jun 15, 2007 | 02:56 PM

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since day 1?

Jun 15, 2007 | 02:58 PM

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From: The Colony, TX

Use conventional for break-in, then switch to synthetic if you want. Most lawn mower's break in period is X number of hours. Did your engine come with any documentation?