I believe I put too much oil in my 6.75 HP Briggs and Stratton lawn mower engine. I changed spark plugs and the thing started again but the new plug was immeidately left with a charred end. Still, the thing ran, if not at optimum efficiency. My question is: will this problem correct itself or will running the engine with too much oil in it only lead to more problems?
2007-09-27 16:45:52 · 11 answers · asked by Todd L 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Drain some or all of the oil out and start with new oil. You will also have to inspect the air filter for oil. If it has oil on it, replace it. Do not tip the mower to drain the oil. Use the plug on the bottom side of the engine to drain the oil. Set the mower on blocks of wood to get it off the ground so that you can reach the drain plug. It will not correct itself.
2007-09-28 05:59:43 · answer #1 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plug was 'charred' because of the combustion process- its normal. Oil levels are there for a reason - too much , itll end up spitting it out the breather assy because itll 'froth' too much- then itll soak intot the airfilter, back thru the carb and be burned in the motor ( a white plume of smoke) . Too little youll ruin the motor by ruining the berings.
Typically pushmowers use only a partial quart - or barely a full quart of oil.
2007-10-01 02:35:30 · answer #2 · answered by The Kidd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off yes it will burn down the oil and correct itself in time however not to good for it and good chance of having a problem occur. If possible to poor some out it would be a real good idea. Way better then the engine seize up on you.
2007-09-28 00:02:32 · answer #3 · answered by Bullz_ eye 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just drain a little oil out of it.....and don't overfill it again. No, it won't correct itself....although I had a Ford truck that when I changed the oil and put the 6 quarts that are required, it would throw out 1/2 a quart out every single time.....but that's a Ford. Did you get the right spark plug?
2007-09-28 00:40:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh no, you have to get some of it out of there. Eventually, but are you willing to wait that long with the engine lugging down like that. When it heats up, smoke will start billowing out of it. It should be pretty easy to drain a little off into a paper cup of something.
2007-09-27 23:51:29 · answer #5 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will ruin the mower. On the bottom of the engine there is a square screw. It shoud be under the deck. This is your oil drain. Use it NOW.
2007-09-28 05:59:03 · answer #6 · answered by Kevin D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have big problems. Drain the excess oil out. Never over fill a motor with oil.
2007-09-28 22:16:30 · answer #7 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did that myself once. I found that letting the engine run and burning off the excess worked, but I later found out I could have broken it and violated my warranty, so I don't suggest that. I would take it back to the store or to a repair shop to see if they can safely drain the excess out.
2007-09-27 23:51:32 · answer #8 · answered by Special nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it will not, just drain it to the correct level otherwise you could damage your engine
2007-09-28 07:51:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The turkey baster idea sounds mint. I did this once and it let off a whole lot of smoke!
2007-09-28 00:01:22 · answer #10 · answered by mattfz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋