Calling All Motor Heads or Small Engine Gurus (lawnmower question)

[Benton]

(05-27-2015, 04:44 PM)Steeler Eater Wrote: No, I didn't put the oil in the gas tank. LMAO.

What I mean is, if it consists of taking apart the entire engine and replacing a gasket, I may run into some issues, not that I am Johnny Manziel. I just don't understand why there is oil in the muffler, unless the gasket blew or the crank case is *****.

Is there a chance it overflowed when filling it and it soaked in from the outside? The oil should burn up before it makes it to the muffler. That's why I was thinking drain and replace. If your excess oil drained into the cylinder, you should be able to remove the muffler, let it drain out and then put it back together. You may have to run a cloth of some kind inside to clean up any excess. Just make sure not to leave any bits of cloth when you put the muffler back on.