Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): husqvarna YTH 180 mower, fuel stabilizer, tank mix

Question
what kind of engine oil does it use? are there any specific winterization maintenance things that should be done to this machine to ensure smoother spring running?

Many thanks!

Ken

Answer
ken
Usually 30 W oil is recommended.If it is the type of engine with a separate oil filler. Then use regular SAE 30 oil.
Don't use a non-detergent, they are not tough enough for modern engines.
Don't use 10W30 oil because it starts out too thin and will result in excess oil consumption.

First and foremost, put a fuel stabilizer in your gas tank. Mix it, usually the container is measurable it tells you how to measure it. Put that in your gas tank. Run your engine for a few minutes to where you get some of that stabilizer into the carburetor and the workings of the engine. Some lawn mowers will have fuel shut off switch. After you run it for a few minutes turn that switch off and let it run until it runs out of fuel in the line. Those two things are really key to helping start next Spring because you want fresh gas in the tank to turn that engine. The second thing that you would want to do is you can take your air filter, clean it, put it back on and have it ready to go. Then put the machine up, put some oil on your blade, rub oil on the blade to help keep it from rusting on you over the Winter. Those simple tips will winterize the machine for you and put you in good standing come next Spring.