McCulloch 3540P oil problem?

Thanks Phil. Had a good look and discovered that the previous owner had been using car engine oil instead of the lighter grade needed in a mower engine !!

Richard Frost
July 2008

No oil in the fuel. Oil in the crankcase - there is a separate oil filler. Depending on model, there is either a dipstick on the filler, or if the filler is at the base of the engine, fill it too the top. The smoke is probably oil in the muffler - particularly if it has been stored in any position other than upright. Check the oil, then start it and allow it to run until the smoke stops. May be 5 mins or so.

phil_saunders@bigfoot.com

Phil Saunders
July 2008