Breaking in a Predator motor

All new motors should go through a break in, this includes mowers, weed eaters, cars, boats... everything. Proper break in is important for the long term health of your motor. Here we go through the steps we take with a motor that is fresh out of the box.

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[stevoj]

I did not realize the benefit of using regular oil for break in. Good call. Stevo

[ricomckennie]

Just now liked and subscribed to your channel i plan on getting the 120 dollar engine from harbor freight soon and doing a little project with it. I’ve watched tons of videos on properly breaking in an engine because i dont want to ruin mine when i get it

[dhatboiidanny]

I’ve used predators a lot on different projects all still run great. I normally buy 10-40 non synthetic run it calmly then once it’s warm beat on it for an entire tank of fuel. Or 2 tanks then drain it refill it with my synthetic oil of choice and just do regular oil changes from there and they last forever.

[VintageEngineRepairs]

Good job and tip re mineral based oils for break in!

[MountainEagle]

The manufacturer's instructions say to NOT put the dip stick in all the way when checking the oil. You aren't supposed to thread it in at all.

[pstoneking]

I agree with this breakin except the first 15 minutes I also have my grandson drive it. I adjust the throttle so half throttle is the most he can get. Drain and refill and drive it again for almost an hour. Then drain and fill with mobile one synthetic oil.

[kusinx]

when you turned the choke did you turn it from “start” then started it, and moved it to “run” before giving throttle?

[jerberkrell]

Hey i did my oil drain is it normal for some metal flakes in the oil.

[barryewalt]

Great vid Bill, and good info on the break in oil, but please listen to your wife and get a helmet!!!🤣🤣

[DIYVariety]

All broke 9n now look out for bill coming in on the outside lol oh no bill rolled it thinking hes 16 again and broke is arm lol great job bill i enjoying this series.

[Rico-vms]

Any recommendations on how to break in a predator 670 buy one at harbor freight for my walk behind stump grinder ??

[nicmuir]

Would I mess it up if I use synthetic oil?

[evanr]

When i turn mine on it goes full rev and spins the tire. the choke is closed and when it opens it dies. Then when i open the throttle it theres no change

[AdrianGarcia-tzyx]

How much times do I have to change the oil when break in ?

[haneyoakie]

Break in your engine or break your new engine, the choice is yours.

[Deucealive]

Wow. I do everything opposite of what you are doing here. Only thing similar is the initial oil changes.

[josh.miller]

Buy 1 quart 10W-30 Real Oil (for break-in) + Synthetic 10W-30 (for normal use)

Drain oil
add half quart of the real oil
run 10 minutes @ light load, drain oil
add rest of real oil
run 30 mins @ half load, drain oil
add synthetic, engine good to go

[chrisMengland]

When you checked the oil you're not suppose to twist the dipstick in.

[ParaisoSensorial]

Excellent video.
New friend here.🔔
You have a fantastic channel.
Have a good weekend. 💚20

[gwkdad]

TERRIBLE cart design to put centerline of motor over frame rail to impede draining dirty oil....