I am working out a deal with a guy to trade my Simplicity Regent 14 hydro for his one year old Speeco 25 ton splitter. Got the mower out over the weekend only to find some serious problems. I am kinda handy, but don't know a lot about engines. I thought I would come here, because you all seem to know a lot about a lot Here is the problem, any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
The mower would start, run for about 5 minutes, start smoking a little bit, then shut down and blow a lot of white smoke. I did notice oil around the muffler area, but no leaks that I could find. Being broken down is not that big of a deal since it is my back up, but I'm try to get rid of it. What could I be looking at here? Is it something I can fix? I am afraid I am looking at a head gasket or piston ring problem. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
The mower would start, run for about 5 minutes, start smoking a little bit, then shut down and blow a lot of white smoke. I did notice oil around the muffler area, but no leaks that I could find. Being broken down is not that big of a deal since it is my back up, but I'm try to get rid of it. What could I be looking at here? Is it something I can fix? I am afraid I am looking at a head gasket or piston ring problem. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Thanks!