Engine Smoke riding lawn mower

[aherndf]

Engine omitting white/blue smoke. Stalls out going up small incline on hill. ???

 

[Rivets]

Check to see if the crankcase is over filled with oil.

 

[lawnjob]

Try licking the blade, dummy. Breathe. Yes.

 

[exotion]

Try licking the blade, dummy. Breathe. Yes.

? Don't understand this