smoking 12.5 kaw

[Guthrie&Co]

my new toro walkbehind has a 12.5 kaw for a powerplant. when she sit for a few days and i pull the cord...man does she smoke. white smoke then it clears right up. i have tried letting the engine run until the lines are empty.( fuel cut off) but it still does it. what gives?

[riches139]

Rings aren't seated yet, or to much oil in the sump.

[Restrorob]

It could be condensation build-up in the engine, How many hours do you figure is on it ? Has it had a break-in oil change yet ? what color is the oil ?
I see this on brand new Dixie Choppers we drive in and out every day, The oil doesn't get hot enough to burn the condensation out so after a while of this I have to change the oil because at that point it's just too much to burn out.
If your unit was done like this it may need the oil changed also.

[Guthrie&Co]

It could be condensation build-up in the engine, How many hours do you figure is on it ? Has it had a break-in oil change yet ? what color is the oil ?
I see this on brand new Dixie Choppers we drive in and out every day, The oil doesn't get hot enough to burn the condensation out so after a while of this I have to change the oil because at that point it's just too much to burn out.
If your unit was done like this it may need the oil changed also.
oil color is light brown. i change the oil about every 25 hrs with a new filter. hours wise...probably 50 give or take

[Restrorob]

oil color is light brown. i change the oil about every 25 hrs with a new filter. hours wise...probably 50 give or take

Given this info. I would just keep an eye on the oil and run it till the next oil change, If it doesn't clear up by then return it to the dealer and let them check it out. If there is a problem warranty should take care of it.