vac (attached to my John Deere riding mower) is shooting out white smoke big enough that my neighbor sees it. The engine still runs, but a big chuck-chuck-chuck noise when the smoke comes out or like 5 seconds or so and then back to normal for about 5 seconds or so and the smoke repeats. What seems to be the problem? We bought this without a manual. And didn't know where to pour the oil (SAE 10W 30). We poured it in that long tube (where you take out the oil metal stick out and check the levels). Now I'm beginning to wonder that caused the problem. Are you supposed to pour the oil in the same tank as the gas tank?? Help, help!!
Heavy Machinery - Tecumseh - Air Filter Assy 33268 Generator Chipper 8hp
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You may have overfilled the oil base. Make sure the unit is sitting level then measure the oil. The oil does go into the same tube as the dipstick.