This zero turn mower I just got at an auction runs great for about 30 minutes. Then dies. I think its getting hot. Afterwards there is oil on top of the flat plate that says hot. After the mower is completely cooled it is ready to mow again.
Simplicity ZT 16 44 runs and mows great for 30 Minutes the dies.
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I would remove the engine cover & make sure there is no debris in & around the cylinder fins. From auction, no telling when that was last done.
Make sure the whole engine under that cover is clean.
Make sure the whole engine under that cover is clean.
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After you have cleaned everything up get an inline spark tester and a can of carb clean.
Next time it stops quickly take the cover off and check for a spark when cranking
If you have spark, loosen the fuel cap and try to start the engine
After that take the air filter off and give the carb a SMALL SHORT SHOT of carb cleaner and try to start.
If it fires right up you have a fuel supply problem.
Get back with what you found.
Next time it stops quickly take the cover off and check for a spark when cranking
If you have spark, loosen the fuel cap and try to start the engine
After that take the air filter off and give the carb a SMALL SHORT SHOT of carb cleaner and try to start.
If it fires right up you have a fuel supply problem.
Get back with what you found.
Wouldn't the cover tilt forward enough to do this without removing? It's a zero turn.
Do you have a pic? I have no manual and don't know where the engine blower housing is located.
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1) Locate your model & serial number then go to toro.com and download the owners, parts & service manuals sor your mower.
No excuses cause they are free.
2) go to the engine makers web site and download the parts book for the engine.
Kawakasi have service manuals on line, Brige are all over the web, Kohler have them on their web site.
If it is a toro branded Loncin then you are out of luck.
The blower housing is the plastic bit on the top of the engine that tha a fan underneath it to blow cooling air o the engine, this it is called a blower housing in the USA, engine cowel in the UK or shroud down here.
No excuses cause they are free.
2) go to the engine makers web site and download the parts book for the engine.
Kawakasi have service manuals on line, Brige are all over the web, Kohler have them on their web site.
If it is a toro branded Loncin then you are out of luck.
The blower housing is the plastic bit on the top of the engine that tha a fan underneath it to blow cooling air o the engine, this it is called a blower housing in the USA, engine cowel in the UK or shroud down here.
No results shown on Toro.com for my model number. Will see if I can clean out under that cover.
Downloaded a Manual from a Simplicity page. Indeed, it suggests a clean out when the engine is running hot. Fingers crossed.
Popped off the round plastic cover. Now I'm looking at a large nut in the center and 4 other smaller ones around it. Or would I have to remove what appears to be a plastic cover which looks like it covers the whole top of the engine?