Diesel throwing blue smoke uphill
 

I have a 7234 Cub-Cadet (1996), 23hp, diesel tractor with 1360 hrs on it....I bought it last year and haven't used it much since, save ploughing out my driveway in the winter and hauling a little brush. I noticed she blows what looks to be blue smoke going up hill, otherwise no smoke at all. I don't see any oil usage, but again, I haven't used it much. I did change the oil when I bought it as it was black as could be...Now I know blue smoke indicates oil burning, but why up hill?...Could it be because it's under load which in and of itself indicates a problem or does it indicate an oil pickup problem/circulation in the oil pan....Otherwise, it doesn't falter power-wise and she doesn't smoke a bit aside from that. Easy to start and run winter and summer....Any thoughts on the matter would be greatly appreciated...As I'm thinking of ripping the head off it, lest the problem indicates a vacuum problem to any of you great motor-heads instead.
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Thanks in advance.

gman
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This is a Compact Utility Tractor (CUT) that has a Mitsubishi 1.2L 3-cyl diesel.

If that's a question yes it is.

No, it was so members knew what you have.