Jim Podsedly
04-27-2009, 10:58 AM
I got the riding mower out for the first time on saturday.
It is a troy bilt 17.5 hp/42 inch cut. Briggs and stratton model 311777/type 0120e1
Well got the fluids all full. I am quite certain i did not over fill the oil.
Started mowing and white smoke started billowing from near the exhaust. Stopped it and let it cool and then started it again and it lost power after engaging the blades and smoked.
started taking things apart and started with the valve cover, bought a new gasket and will try that first along with changing out the oil and filter.
air filter is not soaked with gas or oil. it is pretty clean.
my main concern is that it is a blown head gasket. are these hard to replace? what are the steps? will i need to do anything with the valves after taking the head off?
when i replace the valve gasket should i oil the new gaket or leave it dry?
any other things to look at?
TYIA,
Jim
It is a troy bilt 17.5 hp/42 inch cut. Briggs and stratton model 311777/type 0120e1
Well got the fluids all full. I am quite certain i did not over fill the oil.
Started mowing and white smoke started billowing from near the exhaust. Stopped it and let it cool and then started it again and it lost power after engaging the blades and smoked.
started taking things apart and started with the valve cover, bought a new gasket and will try that first along with changing out the oil and filter.
air filter is not soaked with gas or oil. it is pretty clean.
my main concern is that it is a blown head gasket. are these hard to replace? what are the steps? will i need to do anything with the valves after taking the head off?
when i replace the valve gasket should i oil the new gaket or leave it dry?
any other things to look at?
TYIA,
Jim