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First, you need to read the instructions about the device model you are using. This is where it is indicated what oil to pour into the walk-behind tractor and in what quantity. These rules should be strictly followed. First of all, you should find out which walk-behind tractor is better. If you choose a device that runs on diesel fuel, then you need to use diesel oil. In addition, pay attention to the time of year, since there are summer and winter remedies.

It happens that a person purchases a gasoline walk-behind tractor without instructions.

What to do in this case? In this situation, it is best to buy SAE 30 or 5w30. There are also brands for the winter period - 0w40. But such synthetic oil has a high cost. If it is original, then the engine parts will not wear out.

How to choose?

During operation, the walk-behind tractor motor is constantly subjected to severe loads.

Therefore, you need to purchase a product that is of high quality. You need to beware of fakes. To make the engine function better, special substances are added to the oil. They are called additives that serve to improve the properties of the lubricant.

There are a large number of technical indicators of oils. What kind of oil should I put in my walk-behind tractor? When choosing, you should pay attention to viscosity and quality. These two indicators are key. First of all, they choose which walk-behind tractor is best to use for this type of product, as well as climatic conditions. The answers to these questions can be found on the motor fluid labeling.

Characteristics of product types

There are these types:

SAE. Its main indicator is resistance to various temperature changes. It is used not only for summer, but also for winter. How to determine? The first thing you need to look at is the number in front of the letter W. The lower its value, the more adapted it is to cold temperatures. The smallest value is 0W. If there is no such letter, then the oil is intended for the summer season. The higher the value, the better the quality.
API. This value characterizes the operating conditions. There are two types of them: diesel and gasoline. The letter values indicate the quality of the oil, as well as where it should be poured: into a gasoline or diesel walk-behind tractor. Also, its type depends on the number of cycles. That is, the number 2 is an engine with two strokes, etc. Some brands can be used for both two strokes and four, which are called combined. Another indicator is the EC letter value, which stands for energy conservation. Oil efficiency is indicated in Roman numerals, and the higher they are, the better it is.
ASEA. Indicates the original quality of the material. The oil can be used not only by passenger cars, but also by trucks running on diesel fuel. It is usually followed by a number. If its value is high, then the vehicle can operate in difficult conditions.
CCMC. This indicator is rarely used. He indicated what types of cars the oil was suitable for.
MIL-L. This indicator is used in military terminology and is divided into two parts. Code 2104 indicates that the walk-behind tractor is diesel, and 46152 is gasoline.
GOST 17479.1-85. This is the last characteristic indicating the viscosity of the oil. After it there are various letters and numbers indicating the type of fuel. If they are absent, then the lubricant is universal.

Which one to choose

Here, first of all, you need to look at the instructions. It indicates not only what kind of oil is needed, but also how much of it is needed. This is important to adhere to carefully. In the case of a diesel walk-behind tractor (a new model, with 16 hp, which is being prepared to replace the MTZ-09N), it is worth using diesel oil. Here you need to look at what season it is, because there is both winter and summer.

What if you have a gasoline walk-behind tractor (for example, MTZ Belarus 09-N), but there are no instructions? Then SAE 30 will do, or you can purchase 5w30 or 10w30. There is a special one for winter. It is synthetic 0w40. Of course, it is not cheap, however, a new engine, you will agree, is more expensive. The main thing is to avoid fakes!

For engine

The walk-behind tractor engine constantly takes on enormous loads, so it is worth purchasing oil that will meet high quality requirements. To improve engine performance, you can add some substances. Otherwise they are called additives. Thanks to them, the properties of the oil will improve.

There are many technical characteristics of oils. But what should interest us? First of all, pay attention to the quality level and viscosity. In the first case, it is worth determining which level is suitable for your walk-behind tractor, and in the second, whether this oil is suitable for the upcoming season and climate. To find out exactly the answers to these questions, you can look at the labeling on the container.

Let us note what types of oils there are and how they differ.

Types and characteristic differences

SAE - characterizes the durability of properties at any temperature, even when it changes. It can be either seasonal or off-season. The smaller the number in front of the W, the better suited for winter weather. Its minimum value is 0. If there is no letter W, then it is intended for the summer period. The number indicates how thick the liquid remains when heated. A high value of this number indicates that the quality of the lubricating fluid is at the desired level.

API - this indicator indicates performance characteristics. There are two types: gasoline and diesel. The letters that appear next to it indicate the quality of the oil, as well as the engine for which it is intended. If the letter is further along the letters, the quality is accordingly at a high level. The number 2 indicates that it is suitable for a two-stroke engine, and 4 - for a four-stroke engine. Some options contain two tolerances. Sometimes you can see the letters EC, which indicate energy conservation. And Roman numerals are about efficiency. It's better if it's high.

ACEA is a quality characteristic. Indicates that the oil can be suitable for gasoline, diesel (passenger version) and diesel (truck version) engines. Next comes a number indicating at what level the quality is. If the indicator is high, then the engine will be able to operate in difficult conditions.

CCMC is an outdated classification that indicates which engines the oil is suitable for: gasoline, trucks or passenger cars. Next comes the quality level.

MIL-L is a military specification. Similar to the second API indicator. Designed to determine quality. The indicator is 2104 for diesel engines, and 46152 for gasoline engines.

GOST 17479.1-85 is a classifier indicating viscosity. At the end there are letters with indices that indicate the lubricant is suitable for gasoline or diesel engines. If there is no index, then it is universal.

For gearbox

It is worth remembering how important it is to regularly change the oil in the gearbox. After all, over time, the properties of additives lose their previous characteristics. In order to protect working surfaces, lubricants are replaced. If this is not done, the oil will foam and the final drive will skid. As a result, the box begins to jam.

It is worth remembering that there are certain types of equipment that do not require replacing lubricants in the gearbox.

To replace lubricants in the gearbox, gear oils are used. The level should be double-checked before operating the walk-behind tractor.

It is necessary to remove the oil dipstick from the filler hole and wipe it with a rag. Then reinsert it into the hole and remove it. The level of the dry-oil dipstick boundary should be between the maximum and minimum levels. If there is not enough liquid, you need to add it.

Features of gearbox products

The oil in the walk-behind tractor gearbox should be changed regularly. Why do this? After some time, additives begin to lose their characteristics. In order for them to last long, they must be protected with oil. If you do not replace it, this will lead to foaming of the product, and the gearbox begins to jam. But there are vehicles in which this fluid does not need to be replaced.

To replace it, transmission types of products are used.

Before starting work, be sure to check the previous level. Next, remove the oil dipstick and clean it with a soft cloth. How much oil should a walk-behind tractor contain? Its quantity should be between the maximum and minimum levels. If the level is too low, it is added.

Gearbox device

The gearbox for the walk-behind tractor allows the use of additional equipment that receives speed from this mechanism. The device itself and the principle of operation are similar to elements of other models.

Important! When assembling the gearbox of the Neva walk-behind tractor, the design features and device must be taken into account first of all, since if the arrangement is incorrect, the mechanism will not work.

The device is responsible for the rotational transmission that goes from the engine to the wheel system and additional attachments. It turns out that without a mechanism there will be no movement, since it is a control tool for the rotational number, speed and direction of movement.

The design of the mechanism has an element for changing gears. It is located in the upper body part. The lever includes 5 positions in its location. When it is pressed using the fork, the clutch is released from the clutch. If the lever is released, the fork reverses back.

In this video you will learn how to change the oil:

To slow down the equipment, the drive is connected to the right-hand axis. Torque is produced from a sprocket located near the input shaft. If the lever is pressed, the left sprocket engages, which leads to a lower gear. For top gear, the knob is set to the limit.

Changing the oil in a walk-behind tractor

As a rule, the product is added after 100 hours of operation. But it happens that this procedure must be carried out every 50 hours. To make a replacement you need:

unscrew the plug from the drain tank;
drain the oil into a special container (this operation takes about 15 minutes);
tighten the plug from the drain tank;
We fill the gearbox with new oil to the required level;
We close the hole with a plug through which clean fuel is poured.

How often to change

Every 100 hours after the walk-behind tractor has been running, it is necessary to change the oil in the gearbox. In some cases this may need to be done every 50 hours. What is needed when replacing:

Unscrew the drain plug.
Over the course of 15 minutes, drain the oil into a certain container.
We tighten the drain plug.
Fill the gearbox with clean oil to the required level.
Tighten the filler plug.

Replacement in the engine

When you purchased a walk-behind tractor without oil, you need to fill it in before work. Most motor cultivators are gasoline-powered, but nevertheless, before purchasing lubricant, carefully read the equipment instructions and find out what kind of engine it has. There are different oils for gasoline and diesel engines. Also, the viscosity must be at the desired level. The SAE and API types discussed above are suitable. Usually, the instructions for using a walk-behind tractor indicate more specifically which oil and which brand is best to use.

After 25 hours of operation of the cultivator, it is necessary to make the first oil change in the engine. This time varies for different manufacturers. Further replacement is carried out in accordance with the management, most often every 25 hours. Replacement must be done when the engine is warm. This will allow the oil to flow easily, which is important when changing it. So, we follow the instructions:

Unscrew the cap from the oil filler neck.
We remove the plug from the drain hole.
Drain the remaining oil in the engine within 15 minutes into the container that was placed before this.
We wrap the drain plug.
Fill in oil to the required level, which can be determined using a dipstick.
We wrap the lid.

It's not difficult at all. The main thing is to follow the established instructions. Thanks to their use, the walk-behind tractor will serve you for a long time.

Changing the engine oil

It happens that a person purchased a walk-behind tractor without oil. In this case, it is necessary to fill in a new clean product before using the unit. In this case, pay attention to viscosity. It must correspond to a certain indicator. For these purposes, brands such as SAE and API are suitable, the features and characteristics of which were presented above. But you should still look at the instructions. It specifies the specific type of oil most suitable for a given type of engine.

It is replaced in the engine after three hours of continuous operation of the walk-behind tractor. But it should be borne in mind that different manufacturers of this fuel indicate their own specific time. After the first replacement, the procedure occurs according to the instructions, that is, every 25 hours.

This operation is performed with a warm engine. In this case, the oil will have good viscosity, which is important in this case. The following procedure occurs:

open the lid of the container where the oil is located;
unscrew the lid of the drain tank;
drain the oil that remains in the engine into a special container (the procedure takes about 15 minutes);
close the lid of the drain tank;
We fill the gearbox with new oil to the required level;
We close the hole with a plug through which clean fuel is poured.

There is nothing complicated in this process. It can be completed by following certain instructions.

Oil for walk-behind tractor: what kind to fill in the engine?

When purchasing a walk-behind tractor, you must remember that its long-term operation depends not only on replacing consumables, parts, tightening the necessary nuts, but also on timely changing the oil in the walk-behind tractor.

The durability and performance of the equipment depends on how correctly to choose motor oil for walk-behind tractors. The question arises, what kind of oil to pour into the walk-behind tractor engine, how to replace it or check the level.

Functions of motor oil

Each piece of equipment, including walk-behind tractors, is supplied with a passport and instructions when sold. Manufacturers always recommend in their instructions those types of oil that will allow the equipment to last a long time and not break down.

You need to know that during the operation of the walk-behind tractor, engine oil performs 4 functions at once:

cooling;
lubricant;
cleaning;
compaction

Wide selection of oils for walk-behind tractors

When the engine of an air-cooled walk-behind tractor is running, the lubricant burns and remains on the hot cylinder, after which a smoky exhaust is formed. The deposition of resinous substances dramatically affects the contamination of some parts and makes their lubrication more difficult.

It is recommended to use antioxidant agents with oil that cleanse the engine of dirty deposits. Properly selected oil for a walk-behind tractor according to the SAE classification is the key to the longevity of the equipment.

When using a walk-behind tractor, you must select a lubricant based on the climate zone.

For example, when using SAE 10W30 type lubricant at a temperature of 5°C or higher, its consumption will be much higher and there will be a greater likelihood of engine failure. It is not advisable to pour summer lubricants at air temperatures below 5°C. Such use leads to difficulty starting the engine and damage to the cylinder bore.

Classification of oil grades by viscosity degree

The viscosity level of motor oil grades is usually classified according to SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers).

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Namely:

Summer grades - oils belonging to this category are used in the summer, have a high viscosity and do not have a letter designation. These include: SAE 20, 30, 40, 50, 60.
Winter grades - these oils are used in winter and have a low viscosity. The letter designation of this variety is W (Winter). These include: SAE 0W, 5W, 10W, 15W, 20W, 25W.
All-season varieties are the most popular at present, as they are used in both summer and winter. They are designated by a double combination: 5W-30, 10W-40.

In addition to differences in lubricants based on seasonal characteristics, they are divided according to their composition into two types:

mineral;
synthetic;
semi-synthetic.

Differences in chemical and physical characteristics of oils of different types for 4-stroke engines
Indicators	Mineral	Semi-synthetic	Synthetic
Viscosity index	90-100	115-125	130-160
Base number, mg	5,5-10	5, -10	5,5-10
Pour point, °C	-15	-30	-40

All oils are also divided into lubricants for both 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. Typically, 4-stroke air-cooled engines are installed on walk-behind tractors. Only 4-stroke oil should be poured into such engines.

Checking the oil level with a dipstick in the oil filler hole

An air-cooled engine heats up more during operation than a water-cooled engine under the same operating conditions. Therefore, the filling liquid must have low volatility and high thermal-oxidative stability. Also, modern oils must be environmentally safe, i.e. the amount of smoke and toxicity of exhaust gases is controlled.

Which walk-behind tractor should you choose: diesel or gasoline?

Diesel-powered units are mainly designed to work on large areas of land. This type of engine is capable of producing high traction force due to operation at low speeds. They are designed for a much larger amount of resources than gasoline ones.

Diesel walk-behind tractor

Therefore, their work can be carried out much longer without stopping. You should not let a diesel engine idle often, as this will lead to engine damage. Sometimes it is necessary to load the unit at full capacity for 3-4 hours. This will extend the service life of the walk-behind tractor.

The main advantages of a diesel walk-behind tractor:

Convenient maintenance and operation, since there are no spark plugs or magneto, and there is also no carburetor, which has to be constantly adjusted.
Maximum grip on the ground thanks to the high weight.
Cooling is possible either with air or water. Gasoline engines lack this variety.
Fuel consumption range can vary from 2 to 5 liters per 100 km, based on the power of the unit.
Engine operation is ensured by stable speed due to increased traction force.

The price can scare off when buying a diesel walk-behind tractor. But it is worth considering that it consumes less fuel than gasoline, and diesel is cheaper than gasoline. Such an acquisition pays off over time.

Gasoline walk-behind tractors

Motoblocks of this class are ideal for cultivating small plots of land. In a gasoline engine, the fuel is ignited by a spark generated by the spark plug. Such walk-behind tractors are very maneuverable and lightweight.

Gasoline walk-behind tractor Forte HSD1G-105 G

Any gasoline used in modern cars is suitable for a gasoline engine. They can only work at high speeds. Repair and maintenance are much cheaper than diesel engines.

The main advantages of a gasoline engine:

It can be started in any weather conditions without an electric starter.
Reduced noise level.
Significantly less vibration when driving.

The main advantage over the diesel engine is its relatively low cost. They are suitable for small areas (20-30 acres), as they cannot withstand heavy loads. A diesel engine will be optimal in all other cases.

Changing the oil in a walk-behind tractor

There are many different opinions about how often the oil for walk-behind tractors should be changed. But in this case, you need to rely on the manufacturer’s instructions. If there are no instructions, you can change the lubricant using the method common among users.

Changing the gearbox oil of a diesel walk-behind tractor

The first oil change in the walk-behind tractor is carried out after running in the unit. Running in the engine and all its components must be done at idle speed. Before starting the engine, you need to make sure there is lubricant in it. When purchasing a unit, its engine may be completely dry.

After an hour of engine operation, the first lubricant change is performed. The next replacement is after 5-6 hours of operation. It is recommended to change the oil in a walk-behind tractor every 40 hours of operation, which is much more often than in a car. After the winter period, changing the lubricant is mandatory. It doesn’t matter how many hours the walk-behind tractor has worked, if its lubricant has become viscous, darkened or has a strong burning smell, then it needs to be changed.

Before changing the oil, you need to warm up the walk-behind tractor. This is necessary so that the lubricant becomes more fluid. The walk-behind tractor is installed in a horizontal position. The drain plug is unscrewed and the old fluid is removed from the engine crankcase.

After this, you need to screw back the drain tank plug and fill the lubricant through the filler neck. You can check the oil level with a dipstick. The level should be between the Minimum and Maximum marks. Then the plug is screwed in completely.

Preparing the walk-behind tractor for an oil change

To fill and check the lubricant level in the gearbox housing, place the walk-behind tractor on a flat surface and clean the gearbox housing in the area of the filler hole. After this, loosen the filler bolt. If the level is normal, oil will begin to flow from the hole. If this does not happen, you need to unscrew the bolt completely and pour oil into the gearbox until it flows out of the hole.

An important nuance is the proper condition of the air filter. After all, without an air filter or with a filter, but without the required oil level, you cannot start the engine. To add lubricant, you need to unscrew the nut on the filter cover, pull the filter element out of the pan, and fill in oil to the level of the mark on the oil bath housing. Reinstall the filter element and tighten the nut.

Based on the above, before purchasing oil, you need to understand several important points:

Determine the season for using the oil.
Purchase special additives to enhance the properties of the lubricating fluid.

Selecting the right product will ensure a long service life of the unit and improve its performance.

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Lubricant for walk-behind tractor

The most common is 10w30 oil for walk-behind tractors.

It is used for four-stroke models. It reliably provides lubrication of all parts, thereby increasing its performance. The main feature is resistance to corrosion. It was for this that special additives were created that protect the elements of the walk-behind tractor from destruction. It is used at different times of the year, as it is able to withstand temperatures from -25ºС to +25ºС.

Cost and reviews

The price of lubricants for walk-behind tractors depends on the brand of the manufacturer, as well as on their technical characteristics.

The price of synthetic oil ranges from 300 to 700 rubles. Many users of walk-behind tractors use products from the brands Stroke, Sae, Rezoil. Such companies are of high quality. But accordingly, their cost is quite considerable.