Burning oil like mad

[bundyal38]

I've got a zero turn with the Kawasaki FR651v motor on it. Shortly after I got it ,it started burning oil like mad. It's not leaking onto anything so that's not the problem. It's burning like I'm spraying for mosquitoes.

 

[jdwalsh]

Although you have a Kaw, I had same problem on a Briggs. It was a broken head gasket, allowing oil to leak into combustion chamber from pushrod galley. I'd do a Youtube search for info on your engine as a start.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Check your engine oil level, be sure it isn't over filled. Capacity is right at 2 quarts, if i remember right.
If it is overfilled, smell of the oil to be sure it doesn't smell like fuel.

 

[bundyal38]

thx

 

[7394]

Check your engine oil level, be sure it isn't over filled. Capacity is right at 2 quarts, if i remember right.
If it is overfilled, smell of the oil to be sure it doesn't smell like fuel.

Yep. 2 qts with new oil filter.

 

[DWSarow]

What brand and weight are you using?

 

[7394]

Here in Deep South we run 20w-50 K-tech oil (under warranty) your area may differ.

 

[lugbolt]

pull the air filter off. Look down inside. Is it dusty? If it is, the engine is dusted.