Questioni read some of your replys and you may have already answered this question but here we go .i have a craftsman L2000 riding mower which had some oil leaking onto the belt pulley directly below engine . checked oil ...ok...mowed a little then rechecked oil . added oil . hard to see since it is new oil..but added til the stick said full . mowed a few laps then the PUFF of smoke came ! stopped mowing altogether in fear that i may have blown engine . i did start it up again and smoke came out but not as much . what will i need to know before taking it to qualified person ?
AnswerHello Donna:
>>From your Description it Sounds like the Head Gasket Blew between the Cylinder and the Push Tube Galley and is causing the White Smoke and a Bad Lower Crankshaft Seal is causing the Oil Leak.
>>To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001 and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists.
>>A Model Number would Help me Assist you Better. Go to this Site Addy, http://www3.sears.com/ and Use the Model Locator Beside the Model Search "By Model Number" at the Right of the Page.
>>The L2000 is the Series Model. The Model Numbers for the Unit should be Similar to this Example; XXX.XXXXXX.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I Hope to be Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.
Good Luck
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John
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John
