Repairs A Little help please

[jubie]

So, I take it that it's a push-mower, right? Is it self-propelled? Yes, I'd reccomend that you take it to a shop for fixing. Is it worth it? That's up to you. You don't have anything into this mower right now, so if its nice, you may wanna consider it. If you can bring it up to brand-new condition for a couple hundred bucks, then I'd consider it. If you're going to use it, I'd consider it. If you're going to fix it up to re-sell - I don't think you'd get your money back outa it.

Will this be your only mower? Or is it a toy you're just messing around with? That could weigh into the descision, too.

Well , Its the only mower I have right now it is a push mower and it is NOT self repelled , I'm "not" looking to sell it, but if its gonna cost a couple of hundred , I'd just by another , thats a lot to fix a mower when you can buy a new one , what would happen if I just run it the way it is , will it die fast ??

Also ......... after I take some of the oil out , how long should I run it before the smoke "MAY" clear up ??

 

[twall]

Also ......... after I take some of the oil out , how long should I run it before the smoke "MAY" clear up ??

You can run it that way for a long while.....you'll foul plugs left and right, though....also, if you have neighbors closeby, they might not like the smoke.......

It should clear up (if it's going to) in a few minutes.

 

[jubie]

Thank You for all the help , and No I don't have anyone near me that the smoke would bother , so , how often do you think I'll blow spark plugs ??, I'm using it for my fathers small yard , he doesn't have much grass , I can cut his grass in 10 to 15 minutes, once a week....... and Thanks again , you REALLY have been a great help.

 

[twall]

Thank You for all the help , and No I don't have anyone near me that the smoke would bother , so , how often do you think I'll blow spark plugs ??, I'm using it for my fathers small yard , he doesn't have much grass , I can cut his grass in 10 to 15 minutes, once a week....... and Thanks again , you REALLY have been a great help.

When it won't start, or loses power......hard to say how long. Just keep a spare handy. Sometimes, you can just clean off the oil off the electrodes with carb cleaner.

Let us know if the smoke clears up, ok?

 

[jubie]

I empied the oil to where its suppose to be ............... smokes not clearing up , and now it is shutting off after a few minutes of running , right before it shuts off theres like a clunking noise , then it won't start up for about 10 - 15 minutes

 

[twall]

I empied the oil to where its suppose to be ............... smokes not clearing up , and now it is shutting off after a few minutes of running , right before it shuts off theres like a clunking noise , then it won't start up for about 10 - 15 minutes

I'd look for a new mower, unfortunately....your engine has issues that sound serious. Sorry.......

What you can do, though....is get a different mower, and take this one apart...I mean really rip into the engine. That way, for future reference, you know how it ticks....:biggrin: Then junk the pieces, or try to get the rings (and bearings, seals and gaskets, too by the sounds), have the cylinder machined, and try and get it back together again........you'll learn VOLUMES of info that way.

 

[mystreba]

what would happen if I just run it the way it is , will it die fast ??

No, but you might! Not good to breathe all that smoke. Do yourself and the environment a favor and get it fixed or replaced :thumbsup:

 

[BKBrown]

Sounds lke this particular one has issues beyond the oil, but sometimes a full synthetic and not above recommended level will stop the smoking.

Just because I'm curious - how did you fill it with oil ? Did you use the filler hole or the dip stick tube ?
I'm not familiar with this particular engine, but some should not be filled above the neck of the drain hole. It may be still way too full of oil. :confused3:

 

[RobertBrown]

Just because I'm curious - how did you fill it with oil ? Did you use the filler hole or the dip stick tube ?
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I think the fill tube and dipstick are one in the same on that mower. But that is a good question, someone may have added oil to the gas tank?
It sounds as though the mower is a victim of neglect. If twall is correct in his assesments it will br a more efficient use of funds to replace rather than repair. If you really want to stretch the last bit of use out of it, try amd find a straight 30w nondetergent synthetic and a new spark plug, less than ten $. See how long it runs or if it will want to start. If that don't work, it's pretty much scrap.

 

[Opposed twin]

About the plugs.....if they get fouled just spray the electrode with wd40 and clean with a wire brush and they'll work like new