Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): blowing white smoke, troy bilt lawn tractor, briggs and stratton

Question
hello, 1 1/2 to 2 year old troy-bilt lawn tractor,17.5 hp briggs and stratton, mowing and all of a sudden started billowing white smoke, shut it off and waited, stated up, same thing. oil level up, what do you think?, thanks

Answer
Greg
Use the lawnmower's oil dipstick to determine whether the oil level is correct. Maintain the correct level of oil. If you've overfilled the oil, open the drain plug, and drain some of the oil into a waste container. Dispose of any excess oil properly. Burning off excess oil is undesirable. It can foul the mower's spark plug, piston rings, and other engine components and contributes to air pollution. If your mower's engine has not been overfilled with oil, but still is smoking, it may have stuck or worn piston rings or another maintenance problem