oldlineman 1,453 #1 Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) I was just wondering if it was better for the motor mowing a bank one way over the other way.A little late to ask this question after mowing both ways 30 plus years with two tractors.First one 1989 414-8 with engine M14s, spec.# 601540, ser.# 19xx110353, 48" SD the other a 1979 c-101 enginek241as, spec# 46766d, ser.#9708719 , 42" SD. Motor oil gets changed every 25 hours with Rotella HD 30.Just wondered what the motor guys and gals think. Bank is about 60 feet long and just 12 to15 feet up and down.Thanks for your opinions. I guess in a way I have already proven that it really doesn't matter, no motor problems over the years. It is more stable up and down the hill, tires are loaded with fluid, no problem with traction. Thanks all,( It's amazing what you think about when you have spare time). Edited April 13, 2017 by oldlineman 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,374 #2 Posted April 13, 2017 Being splash lubricated it is preferable to mow up and down on steep slope. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,453 #3 Posted April 13, 2017 Thats what I was thinking, both main crank bearings would be well lubricated then. Thank you 953 nut for your thoughts. Bob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,283 #4 Posted April 13, 2017 It is probably safer to go up and down also. Some of that looks a little steep. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,360 #5 Posted April 13, 2017 You could also go on an angle and split the baby. I usually alternate patterns to avoid wheel ruts... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,453 #6 Posted April 13, 2017 Yes it is Steve when going along the hill you have to shift your weight up the hill on the fender for stability. Easier by the way when younger than older. Bob 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
