I have a Kawasaki FD590V that puffs smoke on start up. It burns clean in a few seconds and runs good at all engine speeds. Are these engines prone to valve seal failure or is it something else causing the smoke? Thanks in advance.
I have a Kawasaki FD590V that puffs smoke on start up. It burns clean in a few seconds and runs good at all engine speeds. Are these engines prone to valve seal failure or is it something else causing the smoke? Thanks in advance.
A few puffs of smoke at start-up is not uncommon. It doesn't strike me as a major concern, particularly if you don't find yourself adding oil. I'd clean the air filter and spark plug. Beyond that, make certain you're using a good quality 5W-30.
Usually this is because oil has accumulated in the cylinder or the breather.
Can be the first signs of a bad head gasket.
Can be a valve stem oil seal
Can be oil dribbling down the breather through the carb into the cylinder.
Kawasaki has switched from 30wt oil, to 10w-40 Syn-Blend (same price as the 30wt) for hotter climates & / or with higher hours. Not sure what oil grade you use, but I thought this info was worth posting for ya.
