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Old 06-07-2002 | 03:26 AM
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Default Oil question for BME50....

Well.....I found some "LawnBoy" oil at a little old mower shop at the end of town(go-figure :stupid: ). Also found out(at least what I'm told) why LawnBoy is not sold in California as it once was. I was told when the EPA started banning the sale of 2stroke equipment, that's what affected it. This also includes motorcycles. Why the small chainsaws, and weedeaters are not affected I don't know. But I was also told that might happen too.

From what I understand, you can't find a LawnBoy lawnmower this side of the Cal state line(at least 2stroke, don't know if they make others). Those that own them are OK to use them until they wear out, and the little mom and pop shops still carry at least some LB items, such as air-cleaners, oil, etc.. . Heck, I learned to mow lawns with LawnBoy, I thought it would be cake to get thier oil....maybe I'm a little older then I think I am.
I'm thinking after looking at this oil that there is better oil out there too. I just want to follow the book, ..for a bit anyways.

I talked to the dealer I bought engine from, and he told me the reason for not going synthetic oil for break in, is that synthetic is way way slick, and won't give the rings a chance to seat, and for everything to wear-in, for a very long time. It all made sense, and I've learned alot, from you guys here, and else where. So, situation under control, and I'm on my way ... Thanks to Michael, Dave, and everyone else who posted.