Hello Everyone I have a lawn boy model 10682 and for some reason it stopped while I was mowing yesterday. I didn't hit anything but when it stopped I thought maybe it needed gas. which it did but when I tried to start again a little smoke and this sound you will hear in the video was the result. I am not sure what's going on...? thanks
I posted a video on you tube to see if I could get any help..I am glad I found this forum thank you here is a link to the video https://youtu.be/qr5n6InKeu8
Something is definitly loose. First, check to see if you have a loose blade. If it is loose you need to tighten it and then check for a sheared flywheel key.
#3
Catherine
:welcome:
I'm going to move your thread over to our Lawn Boy section.
I'm not a 4 cycle guru, but it sounds like maybe the rod bearing is bad, or possibly the rod broke. Remove the spark plug and stick a straw in the hole to see if the piston is moving back and forth. Did it make any unusual noise prior to it quitting?
Jeff
#5
BlazNT
Watch your video and look in the lower left side on the engine next to the carb. I see something moving. Im betting a rod through the block.
#6
delemc2000
thank you all for the help im looking into what you mean about the Rod. I have only fixed a belt on this mower so I will look for info on this Rod you guys are talking about and see if its hard to replace...Is it hard to replace? thanks again
If you "threw a rod", then it went thru the crankcase, busting it. Essentially this makes the engine junk. You can look for a salvage engine. You have many good parts (except for the engine block) to use from your existing unit.
