I have an older john deere lt155 with numerous issues--most of which I have created myself over the years- due to my amateur level understanding of small engines and how to repair them. Which has never worked out very well for me. Thus the reason my tractor runs like crap most of the time. It is usually a guessing game for me as to what the particular problem for the day may be and the same goes for my interventions. Without giving the entire history of this mower--because I dont have time right now, the current major problem has to do with gas in the oil--and alot of it. The headgasket was replaced this year. The carbuerator was taken off and cleaned real good. Dry gas in the tank in case of condesation. Bottom line is it was smoking real bad--first on start up but then pretty much all the time. then began running very bad--no power. When I went to check the oil, found it full of gas and runny as water. what could be the problem and how to fix this? please keep in mind that I dont know most of the technical terms for engine parts. also, I checked the specs for this engine--kohler 426cc and it called for 1.9qt of oil. does that sound right or is it too much?
any help will be greatly appreciated since I cant afford to replace at this time and need it to pull my garden cart around the yard-dont use it to mow any longer since the deck rotted off.
doncuddy
doncuddy@centurylink.net
any help will be greatly appreciated since I cant afford to replace at this time and need it to pull my garden cart around the yard-dont use it to mow any longer since the deck rotted off.
doncuddy
doncuddy@centurylink.net