Note: If your lawnmower is smoking, be sure to read our troubleshooting guide on fixing a lawnmower that is burning oil. Ethanol can cause significant issues to a mower including malfunctioning in the engine and, if you left the old gas in the machine, even ruined the parts of the engine. If you have used ethanol-based gas in your lawnmower that was sitting in your garden closet for over six months, it might have absorbed water. As long as there is enough oil in reserve, the issue almost always lies in the gasoline. John Deere’s riding mowers usually have a four-stroke engine. Since this prevents the engine from working correctly, empty the gas tank, fuel line, and proceed to flush the old gas out. If you notice your lawnmower overheating and the suddenly losing power, one of the possible causes is that the premix has gone bad. Read Does Ethanol-Free Gas Go Bad? Fuel Shelf Life Comparisons. I prefer to use ethanol-free gas which stores longer. Always use a gas that has 10% or less ethanol.
If the gasoline used for the mix is old, it could have attracted water, which, in turn, can oxidize the fuel. Note: These push mowers usually use a Briggs & Stratton engine although sold under the John Deere brand. These engines do not possess an oil injection system, so they run on a premix of gas and oil, which is inserted directly in the engine. If this is your equipment, let’s make sure you understand the difference. John Deere makes some 2-stroke push mowers. Here is what can cause gas issues and how to solve them depending on the kind of engine your lawnmower boasts: 2-Stroke Engines If not resolved promptly, this issue can eventually lead to engine failure. Whether your lawnmower runs on a two or four-stroke engine, old, obsolete, or oxidized gas can result in a loss of power.
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