[Ariena]

Hi guys.
I'm new to the Lawn Boy world.
I got this 6280 F201 a few days ago.

I cleaned the carb, new float, new fuel line and it runs fine now.
I want to paint the deck and bring it back to what it was. My question is: To remove the motor, are there any tips I should be aware of or do I just remove the fuel lines and the deck mounting bolts?
Thanks in advance.

 

[twocycle]

:welcome:........

Real Nice Mower!! You cant beat the old commercials.

Here is a LAWN-BOY SERVICE MANUAL 1950-88

On/Off Switch for 6280

Parts and Parts Diagram 6280

 

[Ariena]

Thank you.
I will try to find my way around the manual.

 

[Ariena]

I've just noticed that there is a small gas leak (maybe a half an ounce) out of the air filter when I turn the mower off. Is this due to a poor float setting or should I be looking for something else?

 

[twocycle]

I've just noticed that there is a small gas leak (maybe a half an ounce) out of the air filter when I turn the mower off. Is this due to a poor float setting or should I be looking for something else?

There is a fuel shut off valve under the tank.

The float could need adjustment and I would also check the needle and seat for wear.
F-200 Commercial Carburetor

Air filter cover on ebay for your mower.

 

[Ariena]

Thanks. I'm in wonder about how well these old machines are made. The Craftsman I bought 3 years ago is crap compared to this mower. Do you guys use Seafoam?

 

[Brad]

I like SeaFoam for about anything that uses gas. I use it a bit heavier if I am experiencing problems with a fuel system.

That's a nice machine you have there. It has many more years of productive life left in it.

 

[Ariena]

Thanks guys for the advice.
I removed the muffler this morning and cleaned the exhaust ports. I noticed when moving the piston there were streaks of DARK oil on the piston. Is this just a matter of the Seafoam loosening all the crud, or is it indicative of something else?
Thanks