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How do I fix a seal oil leak in a Briggs Stratton mower?

My Briggs Startton Mower has a bad oil leak.

asked by Justice4299 (18)

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Briggs & Stratton had a bad oil leak problem with some of their earlier vertical shaft engines. Is yours one of them? This was due to a faulty bolt on the engine. If this is the issue, you will need to actually remove the engine to repair it.

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posted by theblip (294)
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For starters, find out where exactly the oil is leaking from. Put a cardboard or paper under the engine area and see where the oil drips. From there you can decide what to do with your Briggs Stratton mower.

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A gasket leak is a very common cause of such a bad oil leak. Is your engine more than a few years old? Remove the engine, let out the oil, flip it around, remove the sump and locate the gasket and change it - use the same size and thickness.

  • I'd strongly suggest checking for a a leaky crankshaft oil seal and a casting problem in addition to the gasket. if you're not sure do get a pro to check it out.
    posted by tweety (266)
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