I believe I have put to much oil in my lawn mower. Will the problem eventually correct itself?

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Todd L

I believe I put too much oil in my 6.75 HP Briggs and Stratton lawn mower engine. I changed spark plugs and the thing started again but the new plug was immeidately left with a charred end. Still, the thing ran, if not at optimum efficiency. My question is: will this problem correct itself or will running the engine with too much oil in it only lead to more problems?

Answer
Drain some or all of the oil out and start with new oil. You will also have to inspect the air filter for oil. If it has oil on it, replace it. Do not tip the mower to drain the oil. Use the plug on the bottom side of the engine to drain the oil. Set the mower on blocks of wood to get it off the ground so that you can reach the drain plug. It will not correct itself.

My riding lawn mower will not start. What could be the problem?

inspector4

I tried a new battery.Still nothing. It isn't turning over at all. I really know nothing about small engines. could it be the spark plug? Any help other than telling me to buy another riding lawn mower would be appreciated. Thank you.

Answer
Yes, it could be the spark plug. It's not the battery, since you just replaced that. You also might want to check your wiring connections: Sometimes tightening something that's loose will do the trick.

Good luck!

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