Hi guys long time lurker just signed up.. Anyway i just got a ariens zrt at homedepot for a steal. it has a 24hp brigs turf guard comerial engine. Ok so I followed the manuel and changed the oil at 5hrs. I used penzoil platinum 5-30. Heres the problem. After i changed the oil When ever i start the mower after it sat for a while i use the choke and it puffs out grey smoke. It never did that with the factory oil in (i think it was straight 30wt). It now has 15hrs on it and it still puffs out smoke at every cold start. Once it has ran for a few sec it dosnt do it again until the next mow. what do you guys think? Also should I use a heavier weight oil? I was thinking of like rotella 5t 10w-30.. so,Any help would be great.
Also, I should note that I also use abit of lucas upper cylinder lubricant incase that matters?
thanks
Also, I should note that I also use abit of lucas upper cylinder lubricant incase that matters?
thanks