I have a craftsman 17hp tractor product number 917.270712 with a Briggs and Stratton Engine model number 311707-132E1. When the dip stick indicates to add oil and I fill it to the full mark the engine begins to smoke. When I remove some of the oil the engine runs fine. My concern is that running the engine with the oil low could damage the engine. Do you have any suggestions?

Are you screwing the stick in when checking oil ?