Introduced myself in the New Members thread, thought I'd make a splash over here where I'm likely to ask a lot of questions
bought a used LA120. Apparently well cared for. 146 hours. Eager to know what to be prepared for. What oils lubes and service issues you I should be prepared for .
specs:
Automatic Model LA120
Engine Model: Briggs & Stratton 44
Displacement: 725 cc (44.2 cu in.)
Bore: 75.44 mm (2.97 in.)
Stroke: 73.41 mm (2.89 in.)
Ignition Module (Armature) Air Gap: 0.203 - 0.305 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in.)
Intake and Exhaust Valve Clearance: 0.102 - 0.152 mm (0.004 - 0.006 in.)
Spark Plug-Gap: 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
Spark Plug-Torque: 20 N•m (15 lb-ft)
Cylinders: Twin
Oil Filter: Yes
Air Filter: Paper with Foam
Transmission: Hydrostatic
Transaxle Model: Tuff TorqTM T40
Travel Speed - Forward 0 - 8.9 km/h (0 - 5.5 mph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 0 - 5.2 km/h (0 - 3.2 mph)
Interested in the motor in particular. What's the common wisdom on this lump?
bought a used LA120. Apparently well cared for. 146 hours. Eager to know what to be prepared for. What oils lubes and service issues you I should be prepared for .
specs:
Automatic Model LA120
Engine Model: Briggs & Stratton 44
Displacement: 725 cc (44.2 cu in.)
Bore: 75.44 mm (2.97 in.)
Stroke: 73.41 mm (2.89 in.)
Ignition Module (Armature) Air Gap: 0.203 - 0.305 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in.)
Intake and Exhaust Valve Clearance: 0.102 - 0.152 mm (0.004 - 0.006 in.)
Spark Plug-Gap: 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
Spark Plug-Torque: 20 N•m (15 lb-ft)
Cylinders: Twin
Oil Filter: Yes
Air Filter: Paper with Foam
Transmission: Hydrostatic
Transaxle Model: Tuff TorqTM T40
Travel Speed - Forward 0 - 8.9 km/h (0 - 5.5 mph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 0 - 5.2 km/h (0 - 3.2 mph)
Interested in the motor in particular. What's the common wisdom on this lump?