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Engine Smokes!

Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by Mowman, Aug 11, 2000.

  1. Mowman

    Mowman LawnSite Senior Member
    from Northwest Ohio
    Messages: 553

    20HP Kolher puffs out smoke when I first start it. Anyone know way this happens. It's the 20 HP Command Engine. Thanks for your response. Mowman
     
    Mowman, Aug 11, 2000
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  2. Eric ELM

    Eric ELM Husband, Father, Friend, Angel
    from Chicago, IL USA
    Messages: 4,830

    The way it was explained to me is a small amount of oil vapor that gets past the valve guides is the cause of this.
     
    Eric ELM, Aug 11, 2000
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  3. Eric ELM

    Eric ELM Husband, Father, Friend, Angel
    from Chicago, IL USA
    Messages: 4,830

    Rings or head gasket problems makes them smoke at all times, not just at start up. Sounds like the typical Valve Guide thing to me. It's nothing to worry about. My old Chopper has smoked when starting up for 3,000 hours now, but I don't need to add oil between changes, so it isn't a big deal. You should see my diesel smoke when I start it!! :) It even knocks :)
     
    Eric ELM, Aug 11, 2000
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