The engine had a couple areas that were greasy--got to look for leaks. We have a long non OSHA approved air gun that I used to clean the engine prior to washing--had the air cleaner base off so I could get to the flywheel area.
I got the broken valve cover bolt out. Engine is made with a counterbore for the spacer/shoulder bolt. So I made a guide for drilling the bolt out. I drilled it 3/16 (a little smaller than the tap drill for a 6mm screw). Turned a shoulder for a good slip fit in the counterbore and made it long enough so I could hold it with something while drilling. Worked great, I was able to fish the "threads" of the bolt out like removing a heli-coil.
Gave it a bath. Need to reinstall PTO clutch, grease the machine and see if it will cut grass. Oh, yeah change the engine oil! I'll pick up a new air filter eventually, the one in it isn't that bad--but it deserves a new one.
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