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Low coolant, only on liquid-cooled mowers and not air-cooled. Clogged air cleaners, inlet screens or air paths can also prevent the cooling system from working properly on many mowers. Clogged cutting decks can overstrain the engine as it tries to power through with jammed blades, causing it to overheat.
One of the main causes of a lawn mower engine overheating is a dirty engine. Dirt and debris may get into the vents, blocking the air intake. This means the cool air cannot get to the engine to cool it. The solution: Remove the mower casing and clean the dirt and debris caught inside.
An easy solution is to remove the mower casing and clean it of dirt and debris. Low Oil Levels can also cause overheating. With not enough oil circulating, internal friction occurs preventing heat from not being reduced. Be sure to check your oil level each time before you start your machine, and add oil if needed.
Blue or white smoke coming from your engine usually indicates burning oil, which can be caused by: Overfilling the crankcase with oil. Incorrect oil grades. Operating engine at greater than a 15 degree angle.
There are a variety of reasons that a vehicle can overheat, such as cooling system leaks, blocked hoses from corrosion and mineral deposits, radiator issues or broken water pumps. Regular inspections may help avoid overheating issues down the road. Come in today for a consultation on your coolant/antifreeze fluid.
General Engine Issues
Not only can these reasons make your machine heat up, they can also exacerbate things on a particularly hot day. Sometimes, the only sign of lawn mower overheating is the machine simply locking up or shutting off. If the engine has been overworked continuously, it might need a professional tuneup.
Your lawn mower`s carburetor regulates the ratio of gasoline to air mixture. If the carburetor isn`t getting enough air, the mixture has a higher percentage of gasoline, which can create black exhaust smoke. It`s possible that a dirty or clogged air filter is preventing sufficient airflow into the carburetor.
Pull over and shut off the car. Allow the engine to cool for at least 15 minutes. Keep an eye on the temperature gauge, as it should move back to a normal range as the engine cools. While you`re waiting (and watching the gauge), put together a plan to get your overheated engine checked out.
To fix blue or gray smoke: The easy way is to add a bottle of Motor Honey Oil Treatment to your motor oil with each oil change. It`s specially designed to reduce oil burning and stop smoky exhausts. The hard way is an engine overhaul, which is about a hundred times more expensive and a thousand times more work.
Put your car in neutral or park and then rev the engine. This makes the fan and the water pump work faster, which pulls more air and more water through your car`s radiator. This increased circulation cools down the engine.
If you have operated the machine, the temperature may range from 300°F – 350°F. When it idles, the temperature often reaches 400°F and goes up to approximately 600°F if fully loaded. It`s worth noting that a properly working lawn mower engine gets hot when it performs a normal phenomenon.
Generally speaking, if it is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, it is still considered to be too cold to mow your lawn. The ideal temperatures to mow are between 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you have operated the machine, the temperature may range from 300°F – 350°F. When it idles, the temperature often reaches 400°F and goes up to approximately 600°F if fully loaded. It`s worth noting that a properly working lawn mower engine gets hot when it performs a normal phenomenon.
Working Too Hard. Your lawnmower may backfire simply because you are working it too hard, either by cutting grass that is too long or running it with dull blades. This can slow the movement of the piston, which falls slightly out of phase with the firing cycle of the spark plug.
Working Too Hard. Your lawnmower may backfire simply because you are working it too hard, either by cutting grass that is too long or running it with dull blades. This can slow the movement of the piston, which falls slightly out of phase with the firing cycle of the spark plug.
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How do I remove and clean air filter? – Briggs & Stratton Lawn-Boy 10640 20-Inch 6.5 HP Gas Powered Lawn Mower
ANSWER : There should be a square of plastic on the side of the engine which is opposite of the muffler. It has a small hex head with a slot cut in it. Remove this plastic cover and the air cleaner should be inside of it.
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My 42 in Craftsman Tractor will not start. It normally runs great. I went to start it the other day and it ran for about 5 seconds before shutting down. It felt like it was getting no fuel. Any Suggestions?
ANSWER : Try and run it with the gas cap loose the vent could be plugged also see if it cuts out while keeping you foot on the brake and its just a bad safety switch shutting it off
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I have a 1987 craftsman riding 17 horse mower. I
ANSWER : Smoke is fine as long as you keep adding oil!!! Rings are worn,,,
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Is the battery 12 volt? – Craftsman 20 Hp 42" Deck Lawn Tractor
ANSWER : Yes. When you go get a new one try and spend alittle more and get the highest ctanking amp battery you can. Most auto part, walmart, lowes, homedepot or small engine repair stores will carry what you need.
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Craftsman riding mower lt-1000 leaks gas – Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor – CA Model
ANSWER : Need to fix that. it may be a fire hazard.
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My Toro mower with a Briggs & Stratton engine starts and then cuts off after a few seconds. How do I fix this?
ANSWER : If it starts on choke and then stops may need to clean out carby and fuel tank
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Bosch electric lawn mower wont start, how do I fix it?
ANSWER : Cable damaged …renew cable . ..if does not work try condenser.
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13.5 hp craftsman runs rough hard to start – Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor – CA Model
ANSWER : Clean the carb jets
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