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Posted by Fred OH on May 29, 2002 at 09:33:49 from (208.32.116.37):
In Reply to: rule of thumb posted by kahokamo on May 28, 2002 at 08:29:28:
Rule of thumb was (I think)originally a law that said that you couldn't beat your wife with a stick that was larger than your thumb. I think same law applies to tractors as in the case of buying one sight unseen. (grin) It would be a good idea to ask former owner what kind of oil he used in this machine. You might find out he just changed it before he sold it. Most generally if I pull the dipstick on one and it is real dirty - I score negative for this. It don't cost much to ask. If you do this, be sure to ask if he used detergent or non-detergent oil. Fred
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