i have a snapper mower that you can start and run for about five minutes and then it will come to a complete stop.after a while it will cool down and you can start it again.i have overhauled the motor and adjusted on everything and i still havnt a clue what is wrong.
2007-06-15 05:45:53 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
grass in cooling fins will cause it to over heat and the valves will stick open
2007-06-15 05:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by dumbo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it is running out of fuel after a short time. A couple of thinge I would check first. Remove the float and make sure there is no gas in it from leaking at the seam. Then istall it and be sure it is adjusted. Another thing to check,(this is something I ran into and it threw me for a loop with the same symptoms you describe) the gas cap was not venting allowing a vacuum to build up in the tank. If that happens, it wont let gravity work. Try running it without the cap on and see what happens. good luck.
2007-06-15 13:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by none 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try fitting a new spark plug (a decent one cos even a champion only costs about 2 quid) its always the first thing to go and the cheapest and nearly always cures the problem!ive had plugs that produce a spark but wont run an engine!?! if not? then all the other ans seem to have it covered!
2007-06-15 13:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fuel cap is not venting the tank. the fuel tank needs air coming in to compensate for the fuel going out. if no air goes in fuel flow stops. to check, loosen the gas cap as soon as the engine stops. see if it restarts after a few seconds. if so you found the problem. only other thing to check would be the spark as soon as it dies. sometimes the coil will overheat and loose spark.
2007-06-15 13:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by gearhead8561 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to library and pickup a book on small engines. IN the book will be a troubleshooting section that you can go through step by step until you find the problem. Small engines can be difficult if you do not understand how they work.
2007-06-15 12:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by K R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
riding of push????
either way sounds like vapor lock try wrapping tin foil around the fuel lines or either your coil is going out if its the coil next time it stops pull the plug wire out stick a screw driver in it and try to start it if it sparks its not the coil
2007-06-15 12:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by mikeyp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering you have done everything you know how to do, I'd suggest finding an authorized repair center for snapper, and taking it in to be evaluated.
2007-06-15 12:59:31 · answer #7 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
is the air filter clean if paper type give it a vac out.sponge type wash out and dry.sponge in oil type wash out and dry put only light oil on it (3 in one) may be running to Rich
2007-06-15 16:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by be happy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuel line has a leak - or filter is plugged.
2007-06-15 12:50:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds as though the exhaust/silencer is blocked
2007-06-16 04:14:40 · answer #10 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋