Been running fine up until today. Starts and runs ok for 2 or 3 minutes then engine slows down and surges, white smoke from exhaust. Tried loosening fuel cap, draining and cleaning fuel filter. Seem to have good fuel flow to filter. Any ideas before I call in dealer?
problem with l2800
- Thread starter Dooger2k
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Open the radiator cap, when cold, any oil floating on top? Does the engine oil look normal? (Black?) If it goes to the dealer, please report back as to what it turns out to be....
No oil in coolant
Oil clean was changed in November only has a few hours on it
North Idaho Wolfman
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That’s what I’m thinking. Started acting up about 10 minutes after adding fuel not from my usual supplier
Going to drain tank, change filter and refuel from my usual trusted source
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Son stopped by and we drained the fuel, flushed the tank and lines and changed the filter. Son who is a mechanic commented that the stuff we drained out was watery and smelled funny. Refilled with known good fuel and fired her up. Started right up and ran like a champ. Brought it up to operating temp no problem.
Verdict- Skunky fuel.
Thanks everyone for your assistance.
Dooger
Verdict- Skunky fuel.
Thanks everyone for your assistance.
Dooger