davegordon
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I ran over a piece of uneven lawn and my riding mower (17 HP) stopped. I was able to restart it and mow for about 5 more minutes.
But, then the mower died and wouldn't start. It was misfiring and popping.
Then, I took off the OHV plate and noticed that the intake push rod and rocker arm was popped out (but not bent). I was able to take off the cradle and put back the rocker arm and briefly restart the mower.
But, it died again and I haven't been able to get it to turn over since.
Now, there is a rapid knocking sound when I try to turn over (crank) the engine. Please help.
How do I move forward ? Do I need to take apart the entire engine block or just make an adjustment to the valve gaps ?
Thanks,
Dave
(6 Year Old Craftsman riding mower)
But, then the mower died and wouldn't start. It was misfiring and popping.
Then, I took off the OHV plate and noticed that the intake push rod and rocker arm was popped out (but not bent). I was able to take off the cradle and put back the rocker arm and briefly restart the mower.
But, it died again and I haven't been able to get it to turn over since.
Now, there is a rapid knocking sound when I try to turn over (crank) the engine. Please help.
How do I move forward ? Do I need to take apart the entire engine block or just make an adjustment to the valve gaps ?
Thanks,
Dave
(6 Year Old Craftsman riding mower)
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