Then today.....
So ran into some issues...
Engine Model # is 28Q777 672-A1
I think I may need a new engine... Which sucks cause I just bought this **** thing..
Anyways, I went out to mow today, checked the oil, and all the normal stuff. Got to the middle of my first stripe, and engine dies. Popped the hood, and its out of gas. I forgot to check that.
Put some gas in it, and its hard to start, but it finally starts.
Get to the end of my first stripe, and the engine makes a loud pop thru the exhaust, and promptly shuts off, and wont restart.
I pull the air filter cover, and air filter off, and its just soaked in gasoline smelling oil.
I start it with the air filter off, and it starts right up, and then about 5 seconds later, I have a geyser of oil coming out of the oil vent tube.
Shut it off after getting my oil bath, and checked the oil.. Its now way up the oil stick, and thats after the geyser.
The bit of research I did, this is indicative of a worn engine, and usually means engine rebuild/replacement.
I did a oil change on it, and the oil from the crankcase was almost water like consistency, and nearly 2 liters of oil came out, or nearly 2 quarts. The crankcase only is supposed to hold 1.5-1.75 quarts.
After the oil change, filled right inbetween the marks on the dip stick, it started and ran perfectly. Finished my lawn job, and checked the oil again, and its now above the full line on the oil dipstick.
Which means, the engine is making oil. Not good.
Looking for help, and guidance here.