wp205a 43 #1 Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) Had to baby sit my older brother yesterday after an out patient procedure and decided to try & get his mower going. Checked the oil,zero. Put the charger on the battery, drained carb, tank was empty, luckily. Added oil, heard a weird noise, discoved the drain tube was broken off, noticed other older oil on patio. Went to get a 3/8 pipe plug, told the man why I needed it. He informed me that it would be messy each time the oil was changed. I said since the owner didn't know whether it had oil or not, he'd probably never change it. A new drain tube would have busted too, clearance is fine as long as it's not in a turn. I think I have discovered a bad design on that particular mower. It ran fine, so I guess it broke right before he parked it. Mower does good while mowing, vibration is awful when not. Now I'm wondering if three motor mount bolts are broken and if the engine's shifted around. That's that, now I'm awaiting June so I can get a nice book. Have a nice day. Edited May 30, 2013 by wp205a Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wp205a 43 #2 Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) I nominate this as the most uninteresting topic on this forum, and probably concerning the worst mower ever mentioned here. Double checked engine bolts, all are in place & tight. An old buddy told me to avoid 1/2 horse designated Briggs engines, Kudos to him. Have fun at the show. Edited June 20, 2013 by wp205a Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foozerush 40 #3 Posted June 22, 2013 I inherited one similar to that one, with a 14hp, I had to install 3 motor bolts when I first got my hands on it, only one bolt holding it on the thin frame, wonder how long it was ran like that.... And the steering mech is a weak link also, mine can't make a right hand turn, and I had to peen the ball into the socket on the arm that attaches to the fan gear, tight working space. Bottom seal on the crank leaks also, I'm not cruel, I do keep oil in it so it doesn't blow. It always starts, it cuts ok, the shift on the fly comes in handy. It will be replaced soon..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
