I dumped the 2-cycle oil gas mix from the gas tank of the push mower. Changed spark plug. Cleaned air filter. Still will not run. What now? For some reason, if pump the safety release handle, it will run for about 3 minutes, if I keep pumping the handle. Then it dies. Did the 2-cycle oil gas mix clog up the carburator? Or is pumping the safety release handle indicating some other problem?
2006-06-19 13:30:47 · 11 answers · asked by ELIJAH 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
the two cycle oil will not hurt the mower...it will actually help clean the carburator. call a lawn mower repair shop if you already haven't. good luck.
2006-07-02 15:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by tiffani h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how old the mower, for one thing. good chance that the entire head and piston are carboned up, take it to a shop, it takes all of ten minutes to pull the head on a Briggs motor. A cleanup of the head will allow it to run properly. Ought to be done about every 3-4 years anyway. If you work on it yourself you know the first thing to be done is take out the spark plug. A few wrenches, carb cleaner, and a wire brush that fits in your power drill (brass, NOT steel...) will do the job nicely. wipe out everything with paper towel when done, stray bits of brass wire will kill the engine. Turn the valves in the seats, use a piece of 400 grit sandpaper to clean up the contact area with the block. Easy, satisfying repair. One caution - don't stretch the springs on the carb/throttle mechanism. Don't bend any tangs or stops. B&S engines get a bit flakey if you mess with the carb or governor linkages. As for the safety release - any shift in cable attached? might just be a matter of taking a screwdriver to it and realigning the cable, move it 1/2", retighten, see if it helps...
2006-07-01 13:37:53 · answer #2 · answered by BrettO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
woop's this happens to all of us. best to change the spark plug on the mower. copy the number off the old plug and purchase the same plug at any garden center or auto parts store. install new plug but leave spark plug wire off. next, drain the fuel tank by siphoning or tip over to drain in a can. Refill tank with fresh gas and place spark plug wire on the plug. choke and pull to start. it may smoke a little until the oiled gas clears the carb. then take a magic marker and mark your gas can "2 CYL." in big letters.on both sides of the can....good luck.... Happy mowing!!
2006-06-22 06:51:41 · answer #3 · answered by The Old Moose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you plugged the carborator. Either take it to a repair shop or do the following: Clip the gas line, unscrew the carborator bolt and take the bowl off, clean it and the bolt which has tiny holes that should be blown out with an air gun, put it all back together. Hope this helps!!
2006-06-19 14:34:22 · answer #4 · answered by sprinkydink 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you had another problem not related to the oil..... check the brake cable and the stop switch down on the engine, make sure it has no grass or anything on it. Btw, the 2 stroke oil would only act as a upper cylinder lube..... many people add it very diluted on purpose.
2006-06-19 14:16:45 · answer #5 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not play with the mower. I would take it to a certified repair center for the brand of mower you bought. Slicing off a finger is not what I would want to happen to anybody.
2006-06-27 05:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by mikeae 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take of carburator and boil it out with car cleaner,
clean fule line.
2006-06-27 07:38:48 · answer #7 · answered by On In Two 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drain the tank
refill with gas
replace the spark plug
good luck
2006-06-19 13:34:32 · answer #8 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flush the engine out and clean out the spark plug then reinstall spark plug and fluids and see if it works
2006-06-19 13:33:32 · answer #9 · answered by italianpanther7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try doing what you will with a car put in fuel injector or something to clean it
2006-06-26 08:47:37 · answer #10 · answered by chocolate legs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋