My friend added "a little bit" of oil to her nearly new Craftsman 7.0 walk behind lawn mower despite me telling her to never do that again...it won't start - I cleaned/changed the spark plug and air filter - told her to dump out all the oil - how long does it take to "dry" out? Is there anything else I can clean/replace to help facilitate the drying?? Thanks in advance for the help.
2006-09-16 03:20:20 · 6 answers · asked by Loadbetty 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The plug is probably fouled get a new one.Try turn the engine over by pull starting it with out the plug in it for there is probably oil in the cylinder.Try it four or five times.Put the new plug in it and try to start it with out choking it a few times.Then if it doesn't start choke it two or three pulls then take it of of choke and try.If this doesn't work get some starting fluid or either and this will get it stared.Hope I've been help full.
2006-09-16 03:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by robinhooddan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with starting fluid if you use it as directed and don't go sprayin half the can all over the engine and in it.....
Oil doesn't "dry" out, it may take a little gas down the carb to get it going again till it finally burns the excess off.
Now I hope you put more, fresh oil back in correct? I find it good that she checks the oil, just it seems she doesn't check it, and goes and adds oil....? Tell/teach her to use the dipstick to check the level, and add and check, add and check till its to the full mark... not over, its OK if its still in the OK range on the stick though.
And yes I'd go ahead and get a new spark plug....
2006-09-16 18:19:34 · answer #2 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may have nothing to do with the oil issue.
Look inside the gas tank for water. There is alcohol in todays gas that tends to attract water from the air.
If you have ANY water in the tank, then you have water in the carburator. Remove the bowl nut on the bottom of the carburator.
(it's 1\2 inch)
Dump out the water, and alow the gas to flow for a bit till it's clear.
Check for spark. (you will need someone to give the engine a pull while you check the spark plug for spark while held to the head of the engine.)
2006-09-16 04:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a seal which keeps the oil from leaking around the shaft. it's rubber and need to be replaced. if you have never done such work, have someone who knows how do it. while you are at it, consider having the engine rebuilt entirely. the expense is not that much and will give you a like new motor which should last another 10 yrs.
2016-03-27 03:56:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever you do, DON"T follow the starting fluid advice, unless you just want to see an explosion, or in the best case, sieze the engine. drain as best as possible, buy a new plug, and be prepared for some excessive smoking from muffler when you get it started, this will stop when excess oil is burned off.
2006-09-16 15:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by masterofhavoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a spray can of starter fluid for cars and try some of that. It could help dissolve or break down the oil.
2006-09-16 04:18:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋