Working on a Yard Man mower: 12A-44MC055 with PowerMore 173cc engine: 6CZHS.1731FV (rumored to be a generic engine from China).
When I got the mower, it had a massive oil leak. Popped the crankcase cover off and discovered a torn crankcase cover gasket, which rather clearly was the problem.
Can't seem to be able to buy a new gasket (my preference), but absent a new gasket would try gasket maker.
Problem #1: in taking off the crankcase cover, what appears to be part of the governor or the oil splash (white piece of plastic) popped loose. I got it back in place (took me a long time), but it seems there must be instructions for taking off the crankcase cover as it can't be what I did: remove bolts, remove cover, put white plastic piece back.
Problem #2: Getting the crankcase cover back on is turning into a bit of a nightmare. Simply straight dropping the crankcase cover on the crankcase has complexities in the governor/oil splash area that defy hours of staring and wondering. A part from the cover (white plastic piece that fell off earlier) hits a part from the crankcase (the governor arm).
Can't figure this out. I know someone put the engine together, so while it might be complicated or confusing, it has to be possible. I tried every possibility I can imagine, and nothing works. At this point, I need instructions on replacing the crankcase cover. Hoping someone has some insight on this.
When I got the mower, it had a massive oil leak. Popped the crankcase cover off and discovered a torn crankcase cover gasket, which rather clearly was the problem.
Can't seem to be able to buy a new gasket (my preference), but absent a new gasket would try gasket maker.
Problem #1: in taking off the crankcase cover, what appears to be part of the governor or the oil splash (white piece of plastic) popped loose. I got it back in place (took me a long time), but it seems there must be instructions for taking off the crankcase cover as it can't be what I did: remove bolts, remove cover, put white plastic piece back.
Problem #2: Getting the crankcase cover back on is turning into a bit of a nightmare. Simply straight dropping the crankcase cover on the crankcase has complexities in the governor/oil splash area that defy hours of staring and wondering. A part from the cover (white plastic piece that fell off earlier) hits a part from the crankcase (the governor arm).
Can't figure this out. I know someone put the engine together, so while it might be complicated or confusing, it has to be possible. I tried every possibility I can imagine, and nothing works. At this point, I need instructions on replacing the crankcase cover. Hoping someone has some insight on this.