1 year old Craftsman 4.5.... never will start if cooler than 70 degrees. Now has started running roughly and stalls, unually unable to restart for at least 15 minutes, if at all. New plug, clean filters, clean gas, oil fine, nothing wrapped around the blade... please give any suggestions!!
2006-07-08 04:53:51 · 10 answers · asked by been there done that 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Either sounds like a failing ignition coil..... or a non venting gas cap to me. Hard to pinpoint..... with sears it could have a tecumseh (all have float carbs) briggs with a diapragm style carb (carb mounted to tank) or honda with a float carb.
2006-07-08 19:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like there is some junk in the carburetor fuel jets, try removing the float bowl and cleaning it out, and make sure you clean the TINY holes in the screw that comes out of the bowl, they are VERY tiny, so you have to look for them really good!!
2006-07-09 00:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by regal81_man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toss the filter and buy a new one. Clean the spark plug, If the gas is old/stale, toss it.
2006-07-08 17:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by dderat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although unusual in a motor so new, try checking the vacuum lines. One may be crimped and only relaxes when it gets warm.
2006-07-08 12:03:56 · answer #4 · answered by kaylora 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that there is a problem with the choke, or the carburetor need some fine adjustment.
2006-07-08 11:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by classicwoodworks2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the compression. It maybe the engine itself. Take it sears is so. You should have a good warranty on it.
2006-07-08 11:57:34 · answer #6 · answered by Bigfoot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try running without gas cap. Sometimes they get vapor-locked and do what you are describing. Something to try.
2006-07-08 11:57:52 · answer #7 · answered by Jester 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your choke and the choke springs it sounds like its not getting the right mix of gas and air
2006-07-08 11:58:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean the air filter first. y'll be surprised
2006-07-08 12:05:57 · answer #9 · answered by zilber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds possessed
2006-07-08 11:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by TC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋