2007-06-11 04:54:38 · 13 answers · asked by smh_1 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
take it back. if it is that new, don't tinker with it or your warranty will be void. just take it back and swap it for a different one. make them start it at the store first though.
2007-06-11 04:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by dusmul78 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are two things that you might try doing. The first is hold the choke about halfway open. Some lawnmowers have chokes that stay open for only a second or two. It may need to have the choke a little open for a while to kind of get primed up and running.
The other thing might be that the gas valve isn't open, which would keep your lawnmower from getting gas like it should. In that case it would also only run for a few seconds and then quit. It would probably run a little longer though than what it would if the lawnmower needs choked a little to get it running. So make sure the gas valve is in the open position.
If the first two don't work after a minute or so of trying, then you might try loosening the gas cap. The gas caps are supposed to be vented. If the gas cap is old and has become clogged up so that it no longer vents, it can cause a suction inside the gas tank and not allow the gas to go down the gas line. If it starts and runs only when you have the gas cap loose, then replace the gas cap with a new one or try cleaning the old one.
And finally, of course, make sure it has gas.
My first thought is that it probably needs the engine choked a little. Also make sure you have put oil in the engine before starting it. Many lawnmowers don't have the oil added to the engine when it is brand new and you need to add oil before you start it for the first time. If you don't add the oil you can ruin the engine.
2007-06-11 12:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, if it is new take it back. If it has a Briggs engine I have found several that have bad diaphrams in the carburator. This will require that the carb be removed and a rebuild kit installed. If it not something simple like the gas cap not venting I would return it.
2007-06-11 12:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loosen the gas cap.
It is probably too tight not allowing the fuel to flow thru the line.
This happens on lots of mowers. I had a snapper it happened to from the day I got it.
Also happens occasionally on old four wheelers too.
2007-06-11 11:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by Chief 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1) Bad gas. Did you use brand new gas, too? Gas actually goes bad if you let it sit for more than a couple of months.
2) Oil. You have to add it to a new lawnmower. Did you?
2007-06-11 11:58:58 · answer #5 · answered by VirtualElvis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right gas mix; 2 cycle vs 4 cycle?
Engine have oil?
2007-06-11 11:57:40 · answer #6 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is brand new, I assume there is some sort of warranty. Take it back to where you got and request repair of replacement. If you try to fix it you may void the warranty.
2007-06-11 17:59:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there any way water might be in the gas, or maybe you should check the spark plug, even if it's new it may not be connecting properly.
2007-06-11 11:57:17 · answer #8 · answered by rec girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your spark plug gap. If that's not it and you've got gas in it, take it back. You shouldn't have to tinker with it too much since it's new.
2007-06-11 12:01:51 · answer #9 · answered by Bob W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check to see that the gas line in on
2007-06-11 11:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by Tutto Bene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋