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Does anyone have one of these front mount mowers? I have a hydraulic question about them but I need someone who has one or runs one.:D

I concur:D Cheap filters are cheap filters.:D

Maybe you got your glow plug circuit wet.

The fuel system cleaning idea is a good one. The sputtering is quite common with dirty injectors. I would buy a proper fuel conditioner and injector cleaner. ATF has a lot of other additives for a AT that are not good for an injection system. And yes I know people have use it for years and...

Change the fuel filter.;):D

Normal operating like mowing is not going to overheat the tranny but not knowing the history of the tractor is a problem. It is correct that heat is a killer of hydro trannies but it does take some serious pulling to really get them hot. I beleive the critical temp is somewhere in the 180-200*F...

Good advice, also do you store it outside? If so you likely have water in the system which will cause foaming and all sorts of stuff plus your fluid level will be high.

I am betting your lift pump has failed and is both not pumping fuel and leaking into the crankcase.

I am betting your lift pump has failed and is both not pumping fuel and leaking into the crankcase.

I like it too.:D

From what you describe it likely air in the system. Simple fix.:D

I take it that you are losing antifreeze through the overflow tube. Have you placed your finger over the end of it after the engine has run for a few minutes? Try that (without burning your finger) and see if there is pressure coming from the tube. If there is then you may have a head gasket...

Aww......just for a little while:D

If the cylinder in #2 was not quite perfect the rings will initially seat and everything will seem copacetic but the rings will wear quite fast. Hence the seemingly good overhaul but the blowby is an indication the rings are on the way out. I have seen this many times with cheap overhauls.:eek:

You are welcome, glad I can help once in a while. :)

Did I say something wrong?:confused:;)

Also check you water pump, they will leak out the vent hole on the bottom just back from the pulley.:)

Glad you fixed it, I did not realize it was that cold that the fuel maybe gelled.:)

I am guessing you ran it with the oil at the dipstick. If so you have likely caused some major problems, blown seals etc.etc. If the hyd. oil got in when it was running then it came through the hydraulic pump to engine seal. If it filled up sitting it might have come through the rear crank.

Disconnect the fuel line after the filter just before it enters the mechanical pump. Fuel should flow freely. Then disconnect after the mechanical pump and crank the engine. Fuel should pump out with some force. The air cleaner suggestion is a good one too but I would think that it would start...