John Deer lawn mower

[Sparticle]

Hey folks. Got a JD LA110 4 year old riding mower. Oil colored gas is coming out of the oil drain. It is gas and oil mixed I'm sure. How did gas get in there? Thanks.

[blufford]

Here is one take even though its a gator engine. Make sure you read the whole thread.


http://www.fixya.com/support/t332482...008_oil_in_gas


"I work for a John Deere dealership and have seen this problem before. It is called short-tripping. When a machine is first started, gas does leak into the cylinder and crankcase past the rings--normal--simulates leaving the choke on too long with a carburetor engine.. As the engine temperature rises, the gas in the oil is burned off and there really isn't a problem. When you take short trips or do not let the engine run to get it up to temperature, the gas in the crankcase does not get burned off and will accumulate over time. Make sure the machine is getting up to operating temperature and this could take up to 20 minutes if the ambient air temp is low."

[Sparticle]

That makes sense. I have been trying to start it for awhile to no avail. I guess lots of gas was going in and staying since the engine wasn't starting at all. Now, back to trying to start it. Thanks.

[Daryll in NW FLA]

The float could be sticking and flooding gas into the cylinders.