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Originally Posted by J-Mech
Don't tear the engine down just because it smoked one time when it hadn't been ran for a month. Like the other guys said, check some simple stuff first. If it's been sitting, could be fuel (like was mentioned). More than likely it's just from sitting. RUN THAT THING!! 50 hrs in 2 years isn't very many. That motor has barely had time to seat the rings, unless the 50 hrs were HARD hours. If they were just "puttin around" or mowing a few times, they probably just haven't got seated good. Could even be stiff/stuck. Just run it. Snowblower will be a good load.  |
OK, replaced the air filter as it was very dirty. Also changed the oil, it looked dirty as well. I ran the engine for about 15 min. readjusted the carburetor and engine is still smoking. I'm going to try to do a little mowing this weekend and see how things go. I'm also going to keep an eye on the hour meter. I'm not sure it's working correctly. I can't believe I've only put 50 hours on this during two summers and one full winter of use. I'm using this tractor to mow about 2 acres maybe three times a year (about 8 hours three times a year) not to mention using it for other chores. Also last winter I probably used the snow thrower on the driveway 4 or times a week for about an hour each time. Could be right but seems like it should be more hours.