Looking for some help. I've got a Toro Z4200, Problem is most of the time I try to start it it starts to turn over then seems to lock up. Almost like the battery is low. I keep trying and it will start a few minutes later. I noticed while checking the oil that it is very thin and smells heavily of gas. I changed oil and filter and gas keeps getting into the oil somehow. Once in a while when mowing the mower loses power and spits out a huge cloud of white smoke. What are some ways that gas could be getting into the oil. Thanks for any and all help.
Scott
There is only one way gas can get into the oil. if someone is pouring it into the crankcase...good luck
no, there is another way....I had the same problem, seemed like it was locked up, then when it started, the black smoke rolled! I had to rebuild the carb; gas not shutting off at the float needle. Until I got to the rebuild I installed a manual shut off in the gas line between the tank and the carb. I had to reach right in behind the tire on the left side to reach the valve, but it wasn't that hard. When I was finished for the day I shut the gas off at that manual valve, and I had no gas problem or "locking up" problem. I still have the valve on there in case I need it again.
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why would it not be a Blowen Head gasket
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