Recent content by kippstakes

I inherited a Craftsman mower and have been trying to repair it. It does not start. I added oil (the stick read low) and very soon noticed a puddle had formed under the motor on my garage floor. On closer inspection, the front of the motor under and behind the head is soaked, however, the head...

I've been doing some work on my mower and cant seem to smooth out the idle. At low throttle the engine purrs, but when it's throttle up/set to high the idle is all over the place. I don't think it's the governor since I can hold the throttle valve open with a driver and it still goes up and...

I just got a mower today from my neighbor. It starts first pull every time and has 90 compression. However, it stumbles and runs rough. It also seems to be generating very mild white smoke. The carbs are clean and it has a new air filter. Any ideas? Thanks!