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    Oct 8, 2011, 11:49 AM
    Craftsman lawn tractor engine problem?
    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?
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    Oct 8, 2011, 01:09 PM
    Are you screwing the stick in when checking oil ?
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