Mean Machine
Active Member
Every so often, even in the winter, I start my riding mower and run it a little. I did it yesterday and my mower was putting out a ton of smoke. It was fine the last time I used it. What could be the cause?
Smoking Mower Issue
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JDgreen
Lawn Addict
What color was the smoke? Black means a rich mixture, blue/gray means oil burning. Are you sure it wasn't just vapor because of the colder weather?
It usually is helpful if you post the model number of your engine when asking for advise. Our Kohler does that periodically. About 5 years ago I bought rings, gaskets, etc. to overhaul it and found that it wasn't using oil to speak of and just smoked occasionally. I have heard of other Kohlers doing that. With a B&S, it is another story.
Walt Conner
Walt Conner
Mean Machine
Active Member
I took another look at what was going on. I think it was just a simple matter of the oil level being a bit too high. I topped it off for some late season clean up chores. I removed some of the oil and it seems fine now.
JDgreen
Lawn Addict
Thanks for keeping us posted on the reason...one thing that irks me sometimes is when somebody asks for advice on something, then never lets anyone know anything further. It does help the rest of us when we learn what a problem is caused by...:thumbsup:
Keep an eye on your oil level. If your carb is leaking down into the crankcase causing the oil level to rise you have to adress the problem as this will lead to engine damage.
Ric
Lawn Pro
I run two Kohlers both bought new a 20hp that never smoked, purchased a 22hp and it smoked occasionally. Took it back to the dealer and they adjusted the valves and it solved the problem. Hasn't bothered since.