First Time Homeowner - E110 Not Starting

[Gryz]

Since I was the one that jumped the compression release rabbit,I should respond to your question about it.
Notice I advise "YOU" research it for "your specific engine",it's different from one engine to another. A common arrangement is a spring loaded cam that hold's exhust valve open at low revolutions.
Revolutions meaning far fewer than rpms at idle. The instant engine strats,revs sling cam out of way until engine completly stops. If your's is like that,make certain you set exhust valve clearance on EXHUST stroke,not on COMPRESSION stroke. Very common mistake that disable's the function. I doubt oil and smoke have anything to do with compression release,more likly gasket leak caused while setting valve clearance. I realize you are mechanically inclined but I'll offer something just in case your mentor overlooked it. Be very mindful not to let 2 seperate issues trick you into believeing symptoms are from a single issue. Stated differently,chasing 2 rabbits while thinking there's only one rabbit seldom leads to catching a rabbit. Either forget the smoke and oil leak for now or take time to find cause(s) before troubleshooting hard start.

Thank you for your detailed response.

The picture above shows a hole blown in the side of the engine, which is where the oil and smoke was coming from. Ran fine for a few hours after setting the valves. Took a lunch break, had trouble starting it but it eventually turned over.
Made a few passes before noticing the smoke, oil and finally the hole in the engine.

I just drained the oil. Lots of fine metallic shavings.

 

[jaxs]

Thank you for your detailed response.

The picture above shows a hole blown in the side of the engine, which is where the oil and smoke was coming from. Ran fine for a few hours after setting the valves. Took a lunch break, had trouble starting it but it eventually turned over.
Made a few passes before noticing the smoke, oil and finally the hole in the engine.

I just drained the oil. Lots of fine metallic shavings.

Sorry to hear that. That's bad,make that really bad. Around my area there are lots of late model lawn tractors for sale because they don't run and shops are so expensive that people buy new. You have to be quick on the trigger for Z-turns but regular tractors are cheap. Your problem might be having a way to mow while precuring and repairing the replacement.

 

[LittleBill21]

also looks like its missing the sump bolts. if it makes you feel any better, mine is torn apart waiting for yet another part.

 

[Gryz]

It is what it is. I reached out to a small engine repair place and they will swap the motor out with another used one for me. Better than buying an entirely new mower I suppose.

 

[Richard001]

Gryz - you said that you know your way around tools, why would you pay someone else to do what you can do ?

 

[Gryz]

Gryz - you said that you know your way around tools, why would you pay someone else to do what you can do ?

That's a good question. It is because the repair shop would not sell me just an engine as they don't honor their warranty if they do not do the work themselves.

The price was reasonable, so I said sure.

 

[LittleBill21]

they have used and new on ebay, just an fyi. IF your good at this. its a 20 minute change out. I kid you not.

 

[Gryz]

they have used and new on ebay, just an fyi. IF your good at this. its a 20 minute change out. I kid you not.

Link? I am unable to find them.

 

[LittleBill21]

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[LittleBill21]

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