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    marlie811 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 18, 2009, 07:55 PM
    Blue smoke
    I have a kohler command 18hp snapper that is smoking bad it is a blue smoke how can I fix it myself what it is that have to look for?
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    Aug 18, 2009, 08:29 PM

    That sounds like cylinder or rings or a clogged breather
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    Aug 18, 2009, 09:14 PM

    Overfilled with oil?
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    Aug 18, 2009, 09:15 PM

    Hi,
    First check air filter for dirt or oil contamination. Check around engine for signs of leaking and check dipstick. A common cause of oil being pushed past rings is air entering crankcase.
    Alternately, if service of engine has not been at the regular intervals specified; change oil and filter, run 5 hours and change them again. Only use 10W30 if it is OHV Command engine.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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