QuestionQUESTION: Hi John,
I removed my trans. cover and shift lever bracket in order to change my drive belt on my White Outdoor LT-13. Now, after everything is back in place the trans. cover no longer lines up with the shift lever. Can you tell me how to adjust this? I sure would appreciate it, I'm going crazy with this.
Thanks, Fran
ANSWER: Hello Fran:
You can View a Breakdown of the Mower at this Site Addy; http://www.whiteoutdoor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/topcategory_10301_17502_-1 and Select "Buy Parts and Accessories." Now Select "Use our Detailed Parts Finder" on the Right of the Page. Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. White Outdoor is an MTD Product. Depending on the Model there are MANY Different Ways to Adjust the Linkage. Send me the Model Numbers Off the Mower, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Model Numbers are Usually Located Under the Seat on a Sticker or Tag on the Body. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
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John
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QUESTION: Thanks to the addy you provided I found the adjustment nut on the lever and fixed it!!
Now however I'm really depressed. My mower won't start!
I began this when I realized the bolts holding the engine had let loose and when the enginge shifted out of place it chewed the front drive belt, (the one I changed). I had to put the belt on by moving the engine because the pully would not drop down after I removed the bolt. John, did I damage the engine? The mower starts to turn over then stops with a thump, like it may be binding. All this money and time spent, I sure hope I can still fix it. Can you help?
White Outdoor #13AA662F190 LT-13 2002
Briggs&Statton Model 311777/ Type 0209E-1/ Code 020222ZE
I really appreciate your time, thank you so much!
Fran
ANSWER: Hello Again Fran:
Great, you have the Shifter Lever Adjusted. No, I Do Not Think the Engine is Damaged. From your Description it Sounds like the Valve Clearances Require Setting. This is Not Unusual for the OHV (Overhead Valve) Engines to have this Problem. I Suggest you Check the Valve Clearances and Set if Necessary. The Following is a Basic File I made for Setting the Valve Clearances. Any Input is Appreciated. **I Do Not Use the Setting Called for by the OEMs. I have Found that the Following Works Best. Remove the Valve Cover (on the Dead Cylinder for Twin Cylinder Engines). Set the Cylinder you are Setting the Valves on to Top Dead Center on the Compression Stroke When Setting the Valve Clearance. Now Loosen the Valve Adjuster Locks and Using a Blade Style Feeler Gauge, Set the Intake Valve Clearance to .004in -.006in and the Exhaust to .006in - .008in. I have had Better Performance Out of the Mowers and Less Burnt Valves Using these Settings. Be Sure the Piston is at TDC on the Compression Stroke.** Usually with the Valve Cover Off, you can Watch the Valve Movement and Locate the Compression Stroke by Watching the Intake Valve. When it Closes the Piston is in Position to Start the Compression Stroke. On Some Engines you can Us a Straightened Coat Hanger and Feel the Piston. Be Careful and Dont Jam the Wire in the Cylinder. Usually the Piston will Push the Wire Out of the Spark Plug Hole with No Problems. Once the Wire Stops Moving the Engine is at TDC. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: Well John, I have been giving myself a crash course on small engine repair, lol. Your last answer was totally foreign to me, (I didn't even know what the valve was!) so I have been doing my research and plan to try to adjust the valve clearance tomorrow. Just to cover all bases may I add, I tipped my mower on it's side to work on the belt and now have the sense I should not have done that. Could this be a factor in why it won't start? Also, when the belt chewed up around the engine pulley it was quite jammed in, could the shaft have bent? I wonder because I couldn't get the pulley to drop down when I replaced the belt. Thanks for putting up with me here. I promise this will be the last time I bother you.
Thanks so much!!
Fran
AnswerHi Again Fran:
LOL. You are Not Bothering me. I will Gladly Answer Any Questions you May have until the Unit is Running Properly. It is Possible that Tilting the Unit Did Get Oil Into the Cylinder but Most Likely the Crankcase Breather May have Oil in it and the Engine May Smoke Once Started. If it Does Smoke Once Started then the Crankcase Breather has to be Removed and Cleaned. To Make Sure the Cylinder is Free of Oil, Remove the Spark Plug and Turn the Engine Over Several Times to Clear the Cylinder. Replace the Spark Plug and Try to Start the Engine. I Apologize for Not being Clear About what the Valves were and Where they were Located. If you have More Questions we can Use the Breakdown at the Site Addy I Provided Earlier for a Reference and you should be Able to Follow my Instruction Better. Usually the Belts Binding Around the Crankshaft will Not Bend it. However, with Small Engines, Anything is Possible. If you can Do so Safely, then Remove the Spark Plug and Raise the Mower and Block it. Have Someone Turn the Engine Using the Key and Watch the Center Bolt of the Pulley. If the Bolt Turns True, then the Crankshaft is Good. A Slight Wobble is Allowed. If the Crankshaft is Bent to Badly you will Notice it Right Away. Engine Pulleys Usually have to be Sprayed with Penetrating Oil and Sometimes Heat and a Puller are Required to Remove it. I will Try to Remember that you are a Novice at Small Engine Repairs and Explain in More Detail the Diagnostics and Repairs you May have to Make. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
