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Thanks for the info. I run Prestone premix these days, but it's good info for folks looking. Save where you can these days!

Actually that is what I would do too, but just make sure its replaced with the right, as Daybreak called out. Guess only 7 of 8 cylinders were firing for me yesterday...

That cap is under $6 on Amazon, with free prime shipping. Can't go wrong.

If it truly has 6 hours, keep the break in oil in place, and run it for the full 100 they ask. It has special characteristics that a brand new engine needs to properly seat everything. They 'preserve' the cooling system so it won't degrade while sitting.

How many hours are on the unit? If its under 100, keep the break in oil in the machine. Obviously if its like 90 hours... its probably OK to dump if you want something else.

If this unit was preserved, it probably had a special 'oil' put into this... or it might not have. Never can tell with little accountability. I would personally fill it up with water, and let it run for a while to get up to temp, then drain. I would then repeat with a radiator flush+cleaner...

I was hoping to just get someone over with a skinny arm to take care of it for me ;)

You have to reach through the pulleys and belt at the front of the engine... its right on top. If you go the side of the case that has the black rubber radiator drains, you will see they T. One comes down from the side of the radiator, and the other just follow back towards the engine with your...

@Chrispyny... I've got the same issue on my 802a. I was in the midst of draining all fluids this past fall for the first time, and I can't even get my **** arm close enough to reach that block petcock (forearm hangs up on pulleys and belt). So I have an 802a that is partially drained, and ready...