Why is my mower smoking after adding oil?

Why is my mower smoking after adding oil?

If you’ve recently changed the oil in your mower and the engine is emitting white or blue smoke, it’s possible that some of the oil spilled onto the engine. The smoke may look disconcerting, but it’s completely harmless. Solve the problem by restarting the mower and allowing the spilled oil to burn off.

Why is my tiller smoking?

While black smoke is caused by the burning of more fuel than air, blue or white smoke is generally caused by the burning of excess oil. Often times this color of smoke is caused by a blown head gasket, a worn cylinder or worn rings, or an inoperative crankcase breather, all of which will need help from a professional.

Why is my mower smoking white?

White smoke indicates that the engine is burning oil. This is usually due to a spill or accidental overfilling of the crankcase. As soon as the trace oil that has reached the engine is burned off, the smoke should clear up and your mower will operate fine.

What causes small engine to smoke?

Blue or white smoke coming from your engine usually indicates burning oil, which can be caused by: Overfilling the crankcase with oil. Incorrect oil grades. Turning/tilting the engine on its side for storage, oil change or any other reason.

Why is my tiller blowing oil out of the exhaust?

Oil leaks from a tiller engine can be caused by a leaking head gasket, sump gasket or oil drain plug. A loose or cracked fuel line can leak gas. A failed seal on the carburetor can also leak gas. If the engine leaks oil, check the head gasket and replace that gasket if it leaks oil.

Why is my small engine blowing white smoke?

What causes a lawn mower engine to smoke?

A lawn mower engine will puff out black smoke when the fuel and air mixture is too rich. Because there isn’t enough air, combustion is incomplete, and the unburnt fuel in the combustion chamber turns to smoke. You see the same phenomenon when you burn leaves and pack them too tightly to allow air to circulate.