Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    katman104's Avatar
    katman104 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jan 18, 2010, 12:16 PM
    What causes gasoline to be in the crankcase on my riding mower?
    I have a Troy Bilt (Bronco)42" inch riding lawn mower that the last time I used it everything was fine. Been sitting the winter months and now has gasoline in the crankcase. What causes this and how to repair it?
    Thanks in advance for any help.
    katman104
    Stratmando's Avatar
    Stratmando Posts: 11,188, Reputation: 508
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Jan 18, 2010, 12:24 PM

    It can be caused by the fuel left on, and the float or float valve sticking open allowing fuel to flow down into crankcase, I would clean the carb, replace the oil a couple of times.
    Need to get the fuel out.
    katman104's Avatar
    katman104 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Jan 18, 2010, 07:49 PM
    Thanks for the information, I drained the gas tank and disconnected gas line and removed carb.
    I also drained the oil and put new oil in it. Will wait until the weekend when my son returns home since he is much more mechanically inclined than I. Will post back after he looks and cleans carb. It did not have a fuel shut-off in the fuel line but I plan on installing one before it is placed back in service.
    Katman104
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Riding lawn mower to riding go-cart [ 6 Answers ]

I want to convert a riding mower, with a bad engine, to some type of riding go-cart. I'll probably put some type of small engine it it for power, but want something the kids can creep around the yard with. Any ideas? Thanks, G

2005 Huskee riding mower PTO won't engage and mower dies [ 12 Answers ]

Replaced battery with new one, within several starts the new battery was drained. Mower will start by jumping but only runs a few minutes then dies, also the PTO will not engage at all (replaced PTO switch and still won't engage) does not even attempt to engage, as if there is no power to the...

John Deer Riding Riding Lawn Mower Won't Start [ 9 Answers ]

Hello, I have a John Deer Riding Lawn Mower LX 173. It won't start. It ran fine last fall and I have a new battery on it. It will start with the help of starting fluid and run for just a second and then shut off. I found a hose disconnected on it but I'm not sure where it goes. It was laying...

Diagram for replacing lawn mower belt on Toro 1744HXL riding mower [ 1 Answers ]

I need a diagram for replacing the belt in the mowing deck of a Toro 17-44HLX riding mower

View more questions Search