AboutEric A. Jones Expertise Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.
Experience Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
Question Eric, i have a sears craftsman self propelled lawn mower,it's approx 3yrs old.i change the oil and air filter anually.lately I've noticed a puff of smoke coming out of the muffler when the mower is first started, then stops while operating the mower.why is this happening?john
Answer Are you using SAE-30 weight oil? What is the mower model number, xxx.xxxxxx?
Do you have to add oil often? Many engines, as they wear, will leak a little oil past the rings and valves in between use. Is the smoke white?
Does the oil smell like gasoline?
If the engine is not conusming oil I would not worry too much about the smoke at start up.
Let me know the mower model number an I can look up your engine.
Eric
