I have a L1501, but with a 3 cylinder engine. I've had it about 6 months now, and it's been purring like a kitten.
Using it today - I had started it got it out of the shed, and was just starting to move. Suddenly - a huge clunking noise from the engine. Imagine a diesel knock, except it sounded like a rock breaker in volume.
Engine continued to run while I frantically tried to shut it off. I'm not certain, but I think there was black smoke coming out the exhaust - but I was a little busy.
Based on the noise, my first thought is that I've snapped a piston rod. What other things could it be and where should I start looking? Or do I just try to find a good mechanic (I'm a dabbler at best) right from the start?
Cheers,
Mike.
Using it today - I had started it got it out of the shed, and was just starting to move. Suddenly - a huge clunking noise from the engine. Imagine a diesel knock, except it sounded like a rock breaker in volume.
Engine continued to run while I frantically tried to shut it off. I'm not certain, but I think there was black smoke coming out the exhaust - but I was a little busy.
Based on the noise, my first thought is that I've snapped a piston rod. What other things could it be and where should I start looking? Or do I just try to find a good mechanic (I'm a dabbler at best) right from the start?
Cheers,
Mike.