Hey all,
Got a couple quick questions I want to bounce off the small engine gurus. I have a 2000 ish Deere M665 z track with the 25hp v twin kohler. Its been a great mower but a week ago I rolled it over on its top while mowing a ditch. While crawling out from under it the unit got shut off within 5 sec of the flip. I rolled it back over and let it sit. It started and burned some oil for a bit but it cleaned up after 5 min. I had to add 1/4 quart to get it back full of oil. Ever since the roll over I notice any time on the side hill of the ditch or going up a slope it bogs down hard and looses power. I has stalled twice now since the last mow. I did notice it has been loosing power even on the flat ground and just mowing grass thats 2 inches taller than the setting. I did see the air filter was coated in oil so i ordered a new one but Im at a loss. It still lacks power. I run 91 non ethenol BP gas thats fresh. It has had a recurring issue of when it idles it acts as if it is loading up, like the choke is on. It starts blowing black smoke and it takes a while for it to come out of it, maybe 10 sec. I noticed that got worse since the rollover. It has 750 hours and has been maintained by the manual. My next move was going to be take the carb off and clean it and replace the gaskets. Is there anything else you guys would do?
I appreciate any input.
Thanks,
Paul
Got a couple quick questions I want to bounce off the small engine gurus. I have a 2000 ish Deere M665 z track with the 25hp v twin kohler. Its been a great mower but a week ago I rolled it over on its top while mowing a ditch. While crawling out from under it the unit got shut off within 5 sec of the flip. I rolled it back over and let it sit. It started and burned some oil for a bit but it cleaned up after 5 min. I had to add 1/4 quart to get it back full of oil. Ever since the roll over I notice any time on the side hill of the ditch or going up a slope it bogs down hard and looses power. I has stalled twice now since the last mow. I did notice it has been loosing power even on the flat ground and just mowing grass thats 2 inches taller than the setting. I did see the air filter was coated in oil so i ordered a new one but Im at a loss. It still lacks power. I run 91 non ethenol BP gas thats fresh. It has had a recurring issue of when it idles it acts as if it is loading up, like the choke is on. It starts blowing black smoke and it takes a while for it to come out of it, maybe 10 sec. I noticed that got worse since the rollover. It has 750 hours and has been maintained by the manual. My next move was going to be take the carb off and clean it and replace the gaskets. Is there anything else you guys would do?
I appreciate any input.
Thanks,
Paul