I have a 1972 Ford LGT 125 hydro with a 12 hp kohler 301, my mechanic at work rebuilt the motor this past winter. I haven't used this tractor in 10 years or better and hasn't ran since then, it was my grandpa that was given to me after he passed away 2 years ago. 1st I was testing it out at our shop and it seems to bog down with the pto on and in low gear cutting. I read the service manual and adjusted the governor. I don't know how powerful this motor is since it has been so long. Also I don't think it has a stock muffler on it, right now its a 4" round pancake looking thing, I called the local dealer today and to get the correct muffler parts will be around $200.00, Im wondering if this muffler is hurting performance(but this is also the muffler that was on it when I was a kid cutting my grandpas yard)
2nd-It is blowing a ton of smoke out the crankcase breather, and I can feel a bunch of air rushing out is this normal?
What do I need to check out if anything?
Thanks,
Karl
2nd-It is blowing a ton of smoke out the crankcase breather, and I can feel a bunch of air rushing out is this normal?
What do I need to check out if anything?
Thanks,
Karl