Smoke after deck cleaning

mml4

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Smoke after deck cleaning
Original Message Apr 24, 2005 8:06 am

Hi Guys-

I have a Kawi OHV powered walk behind 21" mower. I use the mower exclusively in the mulching mode and therefore like to clean the underside of the deck every two or three weeks. I put a floor mat on the ground and flip the mower up on it's nose with the handles leaning on a saw horse. My issue is the smoking of the engine through the exhaust the next time I start it up. Obviously oil is getting into the combustion chamber due to the head down position the mower is in when I clean the deck. The plug does not foul and the smoke clears after a few minutes. Am I doing any damage?

Marc

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mml4

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Deep snow is better!

Joined: Dec 31, 2003
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Re: Smoke after deck cleaning
Reply #6 Apr 25, 2005 7:56 am

Hi Guys!

Thanks for the advice. Engine does not hydro-lock as I pull it through slowly a few times before starting it again. If I felt resistance I would pull the plug. Probably not going to use the "saw horse techhnique" any more because I don't want to tempt fate!! Man I hate cleaning the underside of the deck.

Marc

This message was modified Apr 25, 2005 by mml4

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