Just purchased a used tiller (6 hp Troy-Bilt Horse model) from the 80's that probably hadn't run in a few years. Got it started with a huge cloud of blue smoke and oil splatter all over the garage floor (Not sure where the oil came from). I went out this morning and started it up again and all seemed fine. Seemed to lose power when I actually start tilling and I still get bouts where the power drops and the cloud of smoke returns (I mean a huge cloud of smoke). I noticed that the oil level was a little high and have sinced drained the oil but haven't tried to start the unit yet. Any suggestions. I would love to find a manual for the engine but as of yet no luck. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Oh yea, the muffler is rusted on in place if anyone has a solution for removing that without breaking the screw.
Oh yea, the muffler is rusted on in place if anyone has a solution for removing that without breaking the screw.