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B & S 23 hp Twin V Tek - only 200 hrs rings bad, cylinder bad -Recourse from B & S???
Hi all!
been researching the issue with our Husq rider mower that basically has a ruined engine despite careful meticulous maintenance and ONLY 200 hours of use. The authorized repair shop says the rings are shot, and the number 1 piston is bad, 'slopping' around in the cylinder..This is our second problem with this model engine, the first lasted 80 hours in another mower, but we blamed ourselves , not knowing the problem with this engine. It looks like several folks with this same engine and problem have gotten B & S to replace the engine at no cost to them despite being out of warranty.
However, we can't seem to find that 'pathway' to this solution! Who to call? We've tried the regular call B & S route but we get the runaround, where they say they don't 'know' of this issue!
It appears that this particular design and model had an inferior air filter system that allowed dirt to get past it into the engine. Additionally , there seems to be a problem with the oil pump being unable to deliver adequate oil to the number one cylinder when riding on hills..Being in Tn we have hills....nothing serious, but hills nonetheless..
any help anyone can give us is appreciated. We're seniors, don't have alot of expendable dough, and feel that a $1700 mower should last longer than 200 hours. Are we being unreasonable??
Hi all!
been researching the issue with our Husq rider mower that basically has a ruined engine despite careful meticulous maintenance and ONLY 200 hours of use. The authorized repair shop says the rings are shot, and the number 1 piston is bad, 'slopping' around in the cylinder..This is our second problem with this model engine, the first lasted 80 hours in another mower, but we blamed ourselves , not knowing the problem with this engine. It looks like several folks with this same engine and problem have gotten B & S to replace the engine at no cost to them despite being out of warranty.
However, we can't seem to find that 'pathway' to this solution! Who to call? We've tried the regular call B & S route but we get the runaround, where they say they don't 'know' of this issue!
It appears that this particular design and model had an inferior air filter system that allowed dirt to get past it into the engine. Additionally , there seems to be a problem with the oil pump being unable to deliver adequate oil to the number one cylinder when riding on hills..Being in Tn we have hills....nothing serious, but hills nonetheless..
any help anyone can give us is appreciated. We're seniors, don't have alot of expendable dough, and feel that a $1700 mower should last longer than 200 hours. Are we being unreasonable??