Lawn Mower Problems

[Hockeystar]

I have a 10 year old Yard Works self propelled lawn mower with an oil pressure pump.

My problems started a while back when my lawn mower ran out of oil while running. I put some oil in but that wasn't enough so I put way too much oil in as I misjudge the dipstick. After this the lawn mower had a clanking sound when starting up and tons of white smoke coming out (Too rich oil to air ratio). Eventually as I finished cutting the lawn, the clanking sound and smoke subsided. I used the lawn mower for about 3 hours this way and with each cut the clanking was becoming less. Today was a routine day until I stopped the lawn mower to remove some objects on someone's lawn. Now the lawn mower won't crank and I suspect the engine seized up. Any suggestions I could use to try to save the lawnmower.

Thanks in advance,

David

 

[originalswampfox]

If you can't pull the start cord, it probably is seized up. Drain the oil and see it is full of metal/aluminum. If it is head for your favorite store(Lowes, Home Depot etc.).

 

[Briana]

Hey there - WELCOME to LMF! :smile:

I moved your thread to the Small Engine & Mower Repair Forum.

 

[reddragon]

that sounds terminal:thumbdown:

 

[reynoldston]

It looks like Yard Works mower is a cheaper type mower to buy. It looks like you will need a different engine in it so if you are thinking of repairs look for a used engine or a new Chinese made engine from Harbor freight. The money it would cost to fix the old engine would be as much as what you could buy a different mower.

 

[Trcustoms719]

If you can't pull the start cord, it probably is seized up. Drain the oil and see it is full of metal/aluminum. If it is head for your favorite store(Lowes, Home Depot etc.).

Sears by me had some good deals in mowers.
I bought a 22" craftsman with a briggs platinum, it's self propelled electric start with bagger and mulch kit for $240/

It does sound like it's seized, go check around for mowers onsale.