Several things can happen:
1) If using frenchfry oil, wildlife will be attracted to your machine.
2) Oil of Olay will make your hands soft and desirable come oil change time.
or
3)It being "wrong", implies not being a good lubricant for the motor which will mean destruction of the motor due to internal wear and heat buildup.
what kind of oil for a sears push mower and how much?
Engine wear and damage can occur.
regular push mower oil
What type of oil does a troy-bilt 6.5 hp push mower take
68 gallons of oil 'WRONG' This murray is a 20" push mower, probably 3.5 - 6 HP. Most smaller HP engines will take between 16 - 20 oz. of oil. Check the dipstick after adding 16 oz.
youtube - push mower oil change.... oil plug under mower deck
If its a push lawn mower. It has no oil release. The mower burns the oil. All you do is replace the oil when it gets low.
To drain oil from a push mower, first locate the oil drain plug underneath the mower deck. Place a container underneath the plug to catch the oil. Unscrew the plug and allow the oil to drain completely. Once drained, replace the plug securely and refill the mower with the appropriate amount of new oil.
Car oil
To change the oil on a Craftsman push mower, first, locate the oil drain plug underneath the mower. Place a container underneath to catch the old oil. Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain completely. Replace the drain plug and refill the mower with new oil to the recommended level. Dispose of the old oil properly.
about 78 gallons
It could be that the mower was tilted on its side or that the rings are bad.