JLH
08-16-2009, 01:21 PM
Mower Consultant,
I have a 2005 super Z, 60in. 28 EFI. I only cut my personal property, aprox. 2 acres. At present time iI have 295 hrs. on mower.
Mower is maintained and serviced meticuously. I use Kohler oil.
Question No 1. Oil consumption: 1/8 in. per 2.5 hrs. of usuage.
It takes me approximately 2.5 hrs to mow, I always check oil before starting, and my mower always drops about 1/8 in. on stick.
Operators engine manual says not to screw stick in, but to only seat on threads to check oil level.
It has always done this since new. I called Kohler tech. support last week, and was not really given a direct answer, but was told to keep a close eye on it.
My curiousity was aroused by the fact that my Father has a Scag Turf Tiger - Kawasaki 29hp V-Twin DFI (water cooled) Engine. His mower never drops oil level between 100 hr. oil change. He puts 500 hrs on mower per season.
Is it normal for my mower to consume this amoujnt of oil?
Question No. 2 Digitial Readout
I have instralled a Tiny Tack on my mower, but would really like to have more feedback during operation.
I usually operate in the RPM range from 3320-3280. It drops below 3300 when going up a very slight hill.
I cut twice a week and usually am only taking off 1/2. I constantly listen to mower and try to keep it in the most effecient power range.
Would it be possible or feasible for Hustler to install some type of read out on mower to monitor RPM, MPH, Fuel Economy, most efficient power band, etc,
This would be very helpful for operator, and would also extend life of mower, would allow better fuel economy, and give most efficient RPM to keep mower in its maxium power range without over extending mower.
This should be standard equipment on commercial models, and if not should be offered as a factory option, installed at factory.
Is there any after market option that you are aware of that meets this type of description.
I called Hustler last week and ask to speek to someone in Engineering and Design to ask if this is something that could be considered, I was informed that it would not be possible for me to talk to anyone in that department, but was offered to talk to tech. support, which was not available at the time.
It's the people like me and other members here who have made Hustler and the other companies what they are today.
Thanks for answers to the above questions.
JLH
I have a 2005 super Z, 60in. 28 EFI. I only cut my personal property, aprox. 2 acres. At present time iI have 295 hrs. on mower.
Mower is maintained and serviced meticuously. I use Kohler oil.
Question No 1. Oil consumption: 1/8 in. per 2.5 hrs. of usuage.
It takes me approximately 2.5 hrs to mow, I always check oil before starting, and my mower always drops about 1/8 in. on stick.
Operators engine manual says not to screw stick in, but to only seat on threads to check oil level.
It has always done this since new. I called Kohler tech. support last week, and was not really given a direct answer, but was told to keep a close eye on it.
My curiousity was aroused by the fact that my Father has a Scag Turf Tiger - Kawasaki 29hp V-Twin DFI (water cooled) Engine. His mower never drops oil level between 100 hr. oil change. He puts 500 hrs on mower per season.
Is it normal for my mower to consume this amoujnt of oil?
Question No. 2 Digitial Readout
I have instralled a Tiny Tack on my mower, but would really like to have more feedback during operation.
I usually operate in the RPM range from 3320-3280. It drops below 3300 when going up a very slight hill.
I cut twice a week and usually am only taking off 1/2. I constantly listen to mower and try to keep it in the most effecient power range.
Would it be possible or feasible for Hustler to install some type of read out on mower to monitor RPM, MPH, Fuel Economy, most efficient power band, etc,
This would be very helpful for operator, and would also extend life of mower, would allow better fuel economy, and give most efficient RPM to keep mower in its maxium power range without over extending mower.
This should be standard equipment on commercial models, and if not should be offered as a factory option, installed at factory.
Is there any after market option that you are aware of that meets this type of description.
I called Hustler last week and ask to speek to someone in Engineering and Design to ask if this is something that could be considered, I was informed that it would not be possible for me to talk to anyone in that department, but was offered to talk to tech. support, which was not available at the time.
It's the people like me and other members here who have made Hustler and the other companies what they are today.
Thanks for answers to the above questions.
JLH