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Hmm, I would say that's unlikely. It doesn't sound like they've had the case opened up.

Or just look up a YouTube video-

I would try adjusting the valves.

Rubber fuel lines? I've hardlined my mowers...😎

What? 😦 I had no idea... I guess I'm just used to the design of the GXV140/60.

Yeah, they really are designed to fail with the internal brake and the brake dust circulating in the oil 🙄. External brakes are better that way.

Just replace it

Are the wires for the safety switch circuits good?

That would be bad rings, or a head gasket

I would say bad rings or head gasket. Does it smoke at all? It might be really faint and hard to see, so you could shine a flashlight next to the exhaust to see it better. Also check that your choke butterfly is open all the way 😉

BUT it is normal, some engines smoke on startup naturally or due to age, etc. All of my riding mowers smoke on startup, but there's nothing wrong with them 🤷🏼‍♂️

Ok, it the gov is adjusted, that's a bad internal governor. Also, what color is the smoke? Blue is burning oil, black means it's running rich and the carb probably needs to be cleaned and adjusted.

That could be a bad Neutral or reverse safety switch