Have not run her in a few months. Went to go do a minor task. Checked oil and gas and after glowing she fired up just fine.
Did about 10 minutes of work. Came back to switch implements and when I went to shutdown to take off mower, I pressed the throttle all the way in and nothing happened! I pulled the kill switch and she shut down.
Jumped off tractor and went to go investigate throttle linkage thinking the spring broke and noticed some wispy smoke from under the hood.
Lifted it up and saw some very faint white smoke coming from where upper radiator hose attaches to engine.
Went inside and got my thermometer, measured 205 at upper and 70 at lower. It’s 60 degrees today.
The throttle linkage still feels sticky. I can’t be sure but I’m sure I reduced throttle at some point during my small stint of work.
Engine sounded fine although had my ear plugs in. Checked radiator and 4 cups brought it back where I could see it. I had 50/50 mix in it.
I do see a tiny antifreeze leak (see pictures). Only see it when running.
My plan is to change oil and look for metal. Clean radiator with some soap and water. Start her up and check temps are normal. Any other advice? Is the throttle being sticky an indicator of something serious or just needs some lubricant and working it?
Thanks for any advice. Hope she’s not toast
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Did about 10 minutes of work. Came back to switch implements and when I went to shutdown to take off mower, I pressed the throttle all the way in and nothing happened! I pulled the kill switch and she shut down.
Jumped off tractor and went to go investigate throttle linkage thinking the spring broke and noticed some wispy smoke from under the hood.
Lifted it up and saw some very faint white smoke coming from where upper radiator hose attaches to engine.
Went inside and got my thermometer, measured 205 at upper and 70 at lower. It’s 60 degrees today.
The throttle linkage still feels sticky. I can’t be sure but I’m sure I reduced throttle at some point during my small stint of work.
Engine sounded fine although had my ear plugs in. Checked radiator and 4 cups brought it back where I could see it. I had 50/50 mix in it.
I do see a tiny antifreeze leak (see pictures). Only see it when running.
My plan is to change oil and look for metal. Clean radiator with some soap and water. Start her up and check temps are normal. Any other advice? Is the throttle being sticky an indicator of something serious or just needs some lubricant and working it?
Thanks for any advice. Hope she’s not toast
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