I have a 9 yr old Murray riding mower. The engine started blowing white smoke and looses power when on a incline. Move the mower to level and runs well.

This sounds familiar, a lot like this other post:https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lawn-garden/briggs-stratton-17-hp-bellows-white-smoke-33443.html I believe he had head gasket issues.


Morrowrj

I have a 9 yr old Murray riding mower. The engine started blowing white smoke and looses power when on a incline. Move the mower to level and runs well.
Thanks, Looks like he had a time with his. I Guess I should start with buying a repair manual

Engine manuals should be free from Kohler.com. Just enter engine model #.



Good Luck,
Morrowrj

Mine is a Briggs and Stratton, checked their websight and they charge. Is kohler built the same?

Very similar, White smoke is usually fuel oil mix and the fuel is vaporizing, Check the oil level. The oil level is way to high, that is why it only does it on a incline. A head gasket would cause problems all the time and would not cause a white vapor.

Don

Sorry, meant Briggs. You should be able to download a manual and parts list here:Briggs & Stratton - Engine Owner's Manuals (Wednesday, April 11, 2007 11:29:48 AM) (http://shop.briggsandstratton.com/BShopProductListingPage.asp?rsvp=0&PARENTID=0&MECID=100&CATALOGID=56B2B9AF-283C-11D4-8886-00B0D0203414)
I would check the oil for a gas small as newaukumdon suggested first, since it is easiest. Then move on from there.

Morrowrj