Hello,

I have a riding mower that, when started would run a few minutes and shut down. I read the manual and it said possibly stale fuel and tune up. I changed the gas, tuned it up, cleaned the carb. When I started it same thing happened,but a big cloud of white smoke came out of the muffler. I checked everything again. But noticed that the brand new spark plugs had oil on them, This does not seem normal. Should I send the mower to the graveyard or is there something I can do to fix this problem.

Thanks Tracy

Just a suggestion: Have the motor overhauled. It apparently needs rings. The oil is probably seeping up into the head. That would cause the puff of smoke.

Thank you

Thank you

Sure. Hope it helps.

Nakieta, before having a small engine rebuilt, check on the price of a "short block". You will have much longer lasting effects than that of a rebuilt engine usually. And don't forget you can purchase a whole new rider from walmart for about $800 to $900. Without taxes of course.