A few weeks ago while mowing the engine just quit without any warning, it did start back up but had a very noticeable rattle and when I engaged the PTO the engine immediately quit. I got it back to my shop by towing it and let it cool off completely. After checking the obvious things like spark and oil level I started it up and the rattle was very noticeable, again when I tried to engage the PTO it quit immediately. The engine has compression, (didn't use a gauge, just a thumb over the spark plug hole) and all the valves are opening and closing but haven't actually checked the clearance yet. Any ideas on what could be causing the rattle and what troubleshooting steps I should take? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
I just noticed that I have a typo in the engine model, it should be a FH580V-sorry about that.
I just noticed that I have a typo in the engine model, it should be a FH580V-sorry about that.