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<blockquote data-quote="Hank7" data-source="post: 5490377" data-attributes="member: 137743"><p>esshup says: "Will going to a lighter weight fluid (Tractor 303 vs. AW-46) cause damage by itself?"</p><p>-</p><p></p><p>Actually, it sounds from the article like 303 is the heavier fluid. It's an estimated 20W while AW-46 is about 15W. But I don't think the viscosity in itself is much of an issue.</p><p></p><p>Based on xjcatcher's comment, it sounds like the recommendation for AW-46 might be because it stands up to hotter operating temps better than 303 does. That's where I have a concern - wear and tear on that pump over time.</p><p></p><p>Since I rarely run this thing longer than 60-90 minutes on any given day, heat might be less of an issue under these circumstances than for some operators.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for everybody's thoughts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hank7, post: 5490377, member: 137743"] esshup says: "Will going to a lighter weight fluid (Tractor 303 vs. AW-46) cause damage by itself?" - Actually, it sounds from the article like 303 is the heavier fluid. It's an estimated 20W while AW-46 is about 15W. But I don't think the viscosity in itself is much of an issue. Based on xjcatcher's comment, it sounds like the recommendation for AW-46 might be because it stands up to hotter operating temps better than 303 does. That's where I have a concern - wear and tear on that pump over time. Since I rarely run this thing longer than 60-90 minutes on any given day, heat might be less of an issue under these circumstances than for some operators. Thanks for everybody's thoughts. [/QUOTE]
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