| Synthetic oil<\/td> | Better protection, but wrong grade causes smoke<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Usage and Storage Habits<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour habits play a major role in the frequency of Lawn Mower Smokes. Many users store mowers in garages or sheds through winter without draining the fuel tank. This practice allows condensation to form, leading to water in the fuel and white smoke when you restart the mower. You may also forget to clean or replace the air filter, which causes the engine to run rich and produce black smoke. Common habits linked to increased smoke problems include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n |