i cant get my mower to stay started. if i leave the chock on it will stay on for a bit but not long enough to finish the lawn. please any ideas?
2006-09-04 10:04:21 · 6 answers · asked by rey in mexico 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i cant get my mower to stay started. if i leave the choke on it will stay started for a bit but not long enough to get anything done. any advice?
2006-09-04 10:07:09 · update #1
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You don't say what type of engine is involved.... Try removing the air filter and see what happens. Good luck
2006-09-04 10:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by yellow b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think from the sounds of the choke being on and the motor running for a few, It needs the carb cleaned real well. Also check the air filter for excess dirt. Once these are both clean I would think it would run just fine.... Might want to make sure you have fresh fuel in the tank and if there is a filter in the tank check it too.
2006-09-04 20:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by z1fireman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above answers should be done. Also, get your mower serviced at least once a year. It is not that expensive. I think I paid less that $50 last time I had it done.
2006-09-04 17:40:07 · answer #3 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as the last answer..... deal with alot of these myself.... choking it to keep it running means a carb cleaning (get a rebuild kit, parts gaskets, etc. for it.....) and tear it apart, soak it in a bath type carb cleaner for a few hours to a day... and blow every single hole out with compressed air....
IF you see pitting and what looks like corrosion.... stop and replace the carb.
2006-09-05 01:44:59 · answer #4 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answer, sounds like a dirty air filter.
2006-09-04 17:14:32 · answer #5 · answered by Mr.Wise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your air fillter then your gas fillter sounds like one of them is clogged also check the sparkplug if it is none of these then it needs a carb kit good luck
2006-09-04 17:17:18 · answer #6 · answered by steamroller98439 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋