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    mechti Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 16, 2013, 06:13 PM
    42" 18.5 hp craftsman rider
    I have a rider that just started to blow white smoke and stop when I engage the blade lever. I checked the oil level and it is clean, fuel is fresh hi -test. Battery is full charged, just installed a new belt for the blades. Please advise what I should look for.
    Thank you kindly for any advise.
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    Jun 16, 2013, 07:13 PM
    Hi,
    Is the white smoke oil or the new belt being burned off from incorrect installation or a seized component?
    You did not give the model number, so I will just post a fairly generic picture of a 42" EHP deck.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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