rsmith335

John, Wouldn't the oil level show high if you checked the level before mowing if gas was getting into the crank case overnight? I don't know. I love this site I learn so much. Thanks to all

rsmith335

John, Wouldn't the oil level show high if you checked the level before mowing if gas was getting into the crank case overnight? I don't know. Did you by any chance wash it off while the motor was hot? How much elavation change between your house and where you bought it? I love this site I learn so much. Thanks to all, Good Luck

john walsh

You bet it would. If it were diluted, it would also burn it at an accelerated rate. If it were mine, I would check owners manual and change oil to reccomended and make sure I was checking level properly (screw in dipstick to check?)

billd1954

Hi Guys,

thanks for the suggestions. I was checking oil with dipstick screwed in. the tractor is currently at repair shop. I hope I get it back quickly as my grass is getting mighty tall. It's been raining here in the Northeast. I'll post the update when I get it back.

Bill

ssettje

I might suggest the simple things first. Make sure the valve lash is set. I have the same mower but 1993, and I set lash every year. (go to you tube and there are videos that walk one through the whole thing) I believe it is .08. It moves after a season and if no one has done this it can still run fine but the opening and closing could be a wee bit off. I would also add some seafoam to the oil and mow then change the oil and put in a good 30 weight.... not walmart oil. Some pointers. Keep the blade attachment bolts tight. My mower deck and probably yours has a special spline spindle with a splined washer to attach blade. If they come loose they can muck up the spline. All is not lost as they are reversable but you still have to clean up enough to drive the pulley on. Best mowing machine around and we have punished this thing hauling rock, mowing big acreage etc.

dangeroustoys56

I have a couple tractors that smoke a little bit when i start em- i chalk that up to the tractor being 26 years old.

Could be anything from sticky rings to running too rich.