2006-08-11 03:21:39 · 11 answers · asked by skittle 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Not necessarily,your lawn mower oil service is essential.Or try the loading pattern of ur mower.Think it will work out...Try sears..they service real good.
2006-08-11 03:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by shanks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You better start looking for a new one. If it's smoking it's probably gonna die soon of Cancer. That's what happens when people smoke and I've no reason to believe it is not the same with lawn mowers too. It's sad, because it is preventable. Try putting "the Patch" over the exhaust or add a Nicorette gum to the gas each fill up. I'm not promising that it will work but at this stage in the game you've got to do what you can that might help. At some point in the natural progression of the condition you might need to start pain medication. It's always good to keep the lawn mower comfortable and pain free. That's what you would want and your ol' lawn mower deserves no less. Good luck, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mower.
2006-08-11 10:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by EMAILSKIP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the smoke is black the it's just running rich. Try a new air filter or adjusting the carburetor. If the smoke is blue then that means it's burning oil. If you tipped it the wrong way and got oil in the carburetor then the smoke should go away. If not then probably bad rings or valve guides. If it's the rings or valve guides then I would just keep running it until it dies. It may last years. Just remember to check the oil regularly. It wouldn't be cost effective for a rebuild.
2006-08-14 17:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by toomuchtime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, smoke means that oil is vaporizing from exposure to heat. This can be from a leaking seal, or most likely, blow-by; where oil from the crankcase slips into the piston and is combusted along with the gas.
You might be lucky and remedy the short-term problem by changing the oil. My guess is, though, is that it's fried. With the price of new mowers these days, it may not be in your best interest to sink a lot of money into repairs.
Good luck!
2006-08-11 10:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a normal 4 stroke mower - it is not good.
If you have tipped it up on it's side for any reason (to clear the blades) - Then oil will drain to the top of motor and will smoke to high heaven.
Has it been smoking for a while ? Leave a comment..
Usually smoking means your rings and/or valves are worn out.
2006-08-11 11:19:37 · answer #5 · answered by captbryguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoking doesn't have to be rings..... (if the smoke is white to blue smoke) could be a defective breather (lets internal crankcase pressure out and the gasses but not the oil, into the carb) blown headgasket if its a over head valve engine..... or gas in the oil.....
Valve stem leaks will burn oil at startup, burn off and no more.
Black is a rich condition, If no adjustment needle is to be found anywhere, I suggest a rebuild kit for it, soak it in carb cleaner and blow it out with compressed air.
2006-08-12 00:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be an oil leak or if you mix oil in the gas it will smoke.
2006-08-11 10:27:30 · answer #7 · answered by S. Leroy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White or black smoke=Carburetor=Can be fixed.
Blue smoke=Rings or Valve=Replace.
2006-08-11 10:44:21 · answer #8 · answered by bill a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally smoke means oil, check the oil!
2006-08-11 10:36:30 · answer #9 · answered by mason x 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you accidently spill oil or gas on it?
2006-08-11 10:27:15 · answer #10 · answered by Special Ed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋