How to Fix a Smoking Craftsman Lawn Tractor... For Good
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- Last time, we showed you how to diagnose a smoking lawn mower, remove and clean carburetor and change the oil. This is all fairly easy to do and is great DIY project to save some money on repairs. Learning how to repair your own equipment can also be very rewarding. Try it before you take it to a shop!
But this time, we are fixing this problem for good! If your riding mower is putting of white smoke, you have to watch this video!
I installed one of those stoppers a few years ago. After I am done cutting. I turn the valve off and let the mower “burn” all the gas in the line. It will just die. Doing this protects your carb and stop gas from going everywhere. But I love it.
Appreciate! I have the exact mower, experienced the same issues, and this quickly resolved the smoke
I appreciate your taking the time to make this video. I have the same mower and experienced the same problem. Thankfully, watching your video saved me an expensive trip to a mower repair shop. Hopefully, the fuel valve will eliminate this issue from happening again in the future.
Thank you for the video, I was beginning to get frustrated until I found and watched your well crafted video.Extremely helpful for me,thanks again for your time and effort to make the video.
Jay Prestridge fantastic! glad i could help!
Thanks a lot for your time and efforts, this Video doesn't get old!
I've learned that " always " install the " stopper " after the Filter. This will prevent big chucks or small chunks from building up through time and clogging up your stopper. I know, some People would say that what happen when I needed to change the Filter? Well, anytime you change the Filter, you should always clean your Gas Tank just in case anything big stuck in the Tank.
That oil filter is the same one for a 2008 Ford Focus B&S or Kohler, Found that out when I changed the oil in my mothers car, What a cowinkiedink huh..good video.
Also 2012 Escape. Save yourself a bundle of money and switch to NAPA Pro Select oil filter Part #: SFI 21348, same filter!
Exact mower, exact problem, exact video I needed with my first search attempt. Thanks for doing this video. Very much needed.
+MadeInHis Image awesome! Glad it helped you!
I have the same mower and the same problem, if I do the same work I post to close and open the gas valve everytime I use the lawnmower?
Great job Matt, always great when you can do the work yourself. Saves you a big amount of money. Thanks for sharing...
+Allen Oxendine Thanks Allen! My last video fixing my mower now has over 20k views, so I had to do another!
Wow, you sure did...
Thank you!
Interesting video Matt.
Spectacular video. Thanks a million.
My mower started smoking recently and after seeing your video I remembered that my gas disappeared about a week ago. Got to get out there and check. I would hate to have to buy rings (65 bucks) and gaskets for a mower that's only 23 years old. Thanks for the video.
23 years?? 😂
Thank you 🙏
Mine suddenly started blowing black smoke. Runs rough. Craftsman, Kohler engine.
Note:Clean oil, clean air filter, 2 yrs old.
I can't afford to pay for anything I can possibly fix myself. But afraid of getting in beyond my skills and tools
I know the valve is much cheaper than the filter, but I have a mower with the valve on it and I can't count how many times that I forgot to close it after mower leading to all the oil needing to be drained. Great option if you have a good memory, bad if you forget because you have other things to do and closing the valve doesn't enter your mind until it's too late.
Another thing you can do to fix and improve your engines flooding problems and performance is to refit a old style carb with the brass float and adjustable main jet setup.
I've done several and being able to change the overly lean emission compliant factory setting (choke half on to make it run right) we are forced to live with due to fixed jet junk carbs, makes a big difference in how the engine runs and how much fuel it uses.
Plus for you guys who, like me are cheap, the adjustable jet carbs can be set to run E30 and higher blended fuels too.
what is the name of these old style carburetors and where can i get a few of them?
@@rlt1287 Just research the carbs used on any of the old Briggs and Stratton, Tecumseh, Wisconsin, Kohler, Onan, and most any other engine manufacturer that was around pre-late 1990's.
After that its just a matter of looking for a particular model that has a fairly close match in engine HP and cosmetic fit to your present one. Many of the newer engines are still based on the old engine designs with minor changes making a refit of old to new not that hard if your old style carb is even close in design to the new one.
Thank you. I'm trying to problem solve. Haven't tried fuel line stopper.
Most of the time it’s the head gasket or low compression plus gas in oil
One of the 3 😊
I installed fuel shut off valves on both my mowers. You may some times forget to shut it off. I always shut the valve off and let the mower run a minute on low throttle before shutting it off. Never had any carb problems since.
@Zed Cartwright
- You are 100% correct and a smart man!
get r done dude!!!!!!
Love it...
+Rich cove Thanks, Rich. So far for me, How-to's have done really well. Not my favorite kind of video, but you gotta give the people what they want!
It. Should be your rings if the rings are bad gas will seep through into the crank case and will get into the oil
I'll tell you what, I know from experience that one of the most rewarding things you can do is to fix your own stuff and not have to pay someone else a dime. Do work bro!
+spocagain Darn straight! Thanks, bro!
I want that Craftsman
O have been looking for two days and I can't seem to be able to find how to fix or replace carburetor and have worn screw. Thanks
Holy cow! That looked like a lot of gas in the oil!!
Do you have ideas for buying the belt for Lt 2000 riding mower?
My Craftsman 18hp was getting gas in oil when parked after a lawn cut.put that fuel shutoff on fuel line runs like new!!!!!!
My mower had the same problem and I put that valve in mine
Jace Mendenhall did it work?
Ok, so unless I missed something, you basically cleaned the carb but what is done to keep the gas from mixing with the oil? I would have thought that the head gasket would have to be changed!
Save yourself a bundle of money and switch to NAPA Pro Select oil filter Part #: SFI 21348, around $5 each. Does the same same thing.
Ever watch a video on Fram filters being cut open? Scary!
Incredible how much gas was in that oil when you drained it.
Hey i need help with MY red hood garden fox. When it runs it backfires when it is cold and when it gets warm it runs like crap
I have an early 90s toro wheel horse. No one has videos on this old thing. And getting parts on line is impossible.
Ours made a loud bang along w black smoke
@Gloria Lopez
- That is called " Back Fire ". It's normal since some fuel are still injected after that Engine is shut down. Don't worry about it since that is normal. Failure of " Float or O'Ring or Needle " can cause the extra fuel entering the Carb during shut down.
Can some one help me it only smokes really bad and constant when I turn on the blades
Tools you have is oil filter,oil,smoke cleaner,gas filter shuttle valve,fuel
Yeah tried the inline shutoff. Not an option for me cuz I can't seem to remember to shut it off everytime.
Same here. I'm gonna order one of those aftermarket carbs, check for a blown head gasket and replace it needed
You just need a needle sand seat
Is there a link to part 2? I can't find it
th-cam.com/video/GVg98L5HAUo/w-d-xo.html
Why did you put the shutoff valve inline? I have the white smoke issue and I did the carb cleaning and the white smoke is still there, but I did not run it very long. Maybe it has to burn off the old stuff, but since I did not put the valve in will I have the same problem right away?
Maybe not right away, but after it sits awhile.
@@mattsbigdream I just went and fired it up and the smoke wasn't too bad. When I added more oil to get it to a little below the full level it smoked a lot when I fired it up. I smelled the dipstick and it smells like gas again. Any tips? Thanks!
Head Gasket?
Have the same mower....but different problem. I have the problem of starting up and running for about 30 minutes, then "sputter, sputter, cough, cough" ( like fuel starved).....1/2 tank of fuel left in it.....dies.....starts right back up for about 3 minutes.....then does it again.......I have the shut-off.....replaced the fuel cap.....fuel filter( 3rd one this year)....oil is fine....new gas...new fuel line.... COULD THIS BE A SOLENOID PROBLEM?.....Sounds like it clicks when I turn the key....I am just about ready to give up on it....costs are adding up...with no apparent results......even the carb clean didn't seem to help....18 year old push mower works perfectly....but I have 3 acres of pasture land for a yard.....and I'm not getting any younger
@Joe Terry
- Sounds like the " Fuel Solenoid " is getting weak or needs cleaning. When you turn on your mower, it uses the Energy from the Mower / Battery to stay open. Either Battery, Stator or Solenoid is weak. If I were you, I would " disable / cut " the Fuel Solenoid and go back to the " old " method and put on a " Shut Off Valve " like in the Video. This will prevent a lot of problems later and easier to make your diagnostic in case of other problems.
@Joe Terry- you might have a bad fuel pump, or collapsed fuel line. Sometimes the hose instead of hardening when it gets old becomes mushy. Sometimes only on the inside.
If it's collapsed down to a sliver (which even the minimal fuel pump suction will make worse), fuel flow to the carb will be inadequate and cause fuel starvation symptoms like you describe.
My mower was doing the exact same thing. I replaced the solenoid and the problem went away immediately and never came back. Apparently these solenoids can fail in such a way that causes them to shut off the fuel intermittently when the engine is warmed up even though they still have power being applied to them from the battery.
Did it stop it while riding it too?
Yep. Here I am years later and it runs great still. No smoking at all.
Matt's Big Dream ok. So I ran to store and picked up a shut off, a few clamps, carb cleaner, and will give this a try. Though, I feel there is a bigger problem as I recently had to fill it back up with oil. So I don’t think it needs an oil change since I just put in all fresh oil. Lol.
Looks like your electric fuel shutoff [just below the carb] isn't working right. I would have done the same as you did. Quick, easy, and cheap fix.
Says the guy who has no idea what he is talking about. The fuel shut off solenoid has nothing to do with your needle and seat. The fuel shut off solenoid strictly prevents back fire on shut down. Simple test is rotate ignition key to "on" and hear a click. Now if the tractor turned over but didn't start, yes I would inspect the fuel shut off solenoid to make sure it is not gummed up or disconnected(poor connection). Replace the needle and seat when your carb floods your sump. Briggs sells a needle and seat kit. Use compressed air to blow the old seat out. Simple cheap fix and no need for a added fuel valve. Local shops around here have been installing shut off valves and telling customers because they don't trust the solenoid. I question their managers who hired them as mechanics.
@@jamess6734 - Sorry James... But between a " Fuel Solenoid and Shut Off Valve ", I take the " Shut Off Valve " any day. As for " Fuel Solenoid ", they are " Selling " you the " Back Fire " lies or you misunderstood of how it was actually designed for. It's mainly designed to prevent Gas from enter / filling your Carburetor during long term storage in-case of " Float or O'Ring or Needle " failures. Most People would be too lazy or forget to " Shut Off Fuel Valve " during long-term / winter storage.
@@JodBronson it's not a lie. That's what it is designed to do. Prevent back fire when you turn the key off. It blocks the flow of fuel to the emulsion tube. It doesnt prevent leaking of anything. I have changed many carbs that have flooded the sumps with properly working solenoids. Needle and seat failures cause leaks and flooding. The vast majority of customers just shut their tractors down at full throttle which you shouldn't do but people will be people.
@@jamess6734 - Ok, how would you explain the millions of " Older " Mowers / Tractors, Etc.... Etc..., that doesn't have one? Also, they don't " Back Fired " during shut off?
@@JodBronson they do. Run that bitch on full throttle and shut it down.
that was not oil you drained that was water or sevearly watered down with gas I have never seen oil that bad
Gasoline seriously deteriorates oil viscosity to the state of almost water. Sure sign of a needle and seat issue in the carb.
I would have ran it for 5 min and changed the oil again.
It was oil/fuel. I had to deal with this same issue today.
If your Briggs & Stratton is smoking and has gas in it's oil, more than likely the head gasket is blown.
Daniel C no it's not, you have no idea what you are talking about. Either something is keeping the needle from seating or it has a cheap Nikki carb on it that warps from ethanol damage.
I agree man lol all these weekend warriors like "derp derp derp"
I agree blown head gasket.
@@jamess6734 Hey Derp, what makes you so smart?
Frame are junk filters.
...I agree with not buying the expensive OEM oil filter, but DON'T buy a stinking FRAM!...just about anything else is better....
Its smoking probably the mower belt happened to me before because wrong one like 862997
Jonathan Litz what?
Oh oh oh orially auto parts OW!!
i wouldn't even use a fram filter on a lawn mower... they are COMPLETE garbage. Probably better off to have a filter bypass than to have a fram. Not joking either, Not only do they not filter worth crap (tear one apart to find out why) But also had a family member who lost a truck engine because he was driving down the highway, oil light came on, but by the time he pulled over, the engine was toast. The fram oil filter HOUSING had collapsed in on itself, stopped the oil flow and burned the engine up.
Advanced Auto way cheaper
Frame filters are garbage. Use Wix or stock factory filters. Watch the TH-cam videos where they cut open different filters. It's shocking.
This is too much work for me. I am going to sell this junk and use my toro push mower. Never buying craftsman anymore, more like crapsman
I call BS! With that amount of fluid in the motor it would vapor lock!
I believe you meant to say hydrolock.