I have a craftsman riding mower 2012 LT 2000. I’ve re-powered it less than 2 years ago with a John Deere/ Briggs & Stratton 19 hp single cylinder.
On the first mow of the season, I hit some very tall grass in the engine bog down for about a second, then started spitting massive amounts of smoke. When I disengaged the mower deck, the smoke was reduced, but every time I reengage the mower deck smoke is very, very heavy. Mower starts easily without too much smoke, but when I run down the idle, then idle up quickly, it again spew massive amounts of smoke.
I’ve never been very happy with the mower in the first place and don’t want to put another $800 into an engine. Any guesses on what repair is needed?
Thanks in advance!
On the first mow of the season, I hit some very tall grass in the engine bog down for about a second, then started spitting massive amounts of smoke. When I disengaged the mower deck, the smoke was reduced, but every time I reengage the mower deck smoke is very, very heavy. Mower starts easily without too much smoke, but when I run down the idle, then idle up quickly, it again spew massive amounts of smoke.
I’ve never been very happy with the mower in the first place and don’t want to put another $800 into an engine. Any guesses on what repair is needed?
Thanks in advance!