It's a gas lawn mower. I have always taking real good care of it.
But since last week, when I brought it out to cut the lawn.
(Starts up real good, on first try, runs about 1/2 min. then quits.)
Thank you for all answers.
2007-09-27 10:26:05 · 10 answers · asked by Bluelady... 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks--
Sherie- Fresh gas & oil is ok.
Zation- Yes I do know that can happen, but good gas (As after every lawn cut the gas is almost out, then clean put in)
booma- Now! I think this maybe where the problem lies. I will check that out.
2007-09-27 10:40:00 · update #1
Mine does this all the time. You most likely have a clogged air filter. It is a sponge usually in a metal case. Most of the time it is mounted over the carburetor. Unscrew the case and wash the filter. It should run fine. Just remember to check and clean your filter a couple of times a year.
Another possibility that also causes this is if you have i cracked primer bulb. If the bulb is not sealing you will not create a vacuum and your engine will die as the little fuel is burned. You can buy a new one at HD or Lowes.
Hope this helps.
2007-09-27 11:13:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Wu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a dirty carburator or choked air filter.
I dont suggest using any fuel extender additives - its a waste of money. Its easier to dump it out - dump it in your vehicle and burn it that way. Put fresh gas in if sitting for more then a year.
Even after a year a carburator can have debris in it - fill up a 5 galon can at the gas station, and dump some into a clear jug and see how much crap is in it. Its dirty straight from the pumps ( specially when you fill it up while theyre filling the station tanks) - id change the fuel filter ( if applicable) while at it.
If you mow in an extremly dirty/dusty enviroment, that will plug the airfilter element as well.
2007-09-27 16:28:48 · answer #2 · answered by The Kidd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what engine the mower has but if it is a briggs they have diaphram carburetors. I have seen several of these where the diapham is not sealed properly under the carb body. It won't work like that. It is an easy job to repair. Get a repair kit from the small engine shop and remove yours. The kit has instructions. Pay attention to the spring and rod that attaches to the carb so you get them back on correctly.
2007-09-27 12:46:49 · answer #3 · answered by renpen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be bad gasoline, that has happend to me before and the result was having to dump out the old gas, refill it with fresh gas. Remember Gas doesnt have a long shelve life at all, if it is going to sit unused for a while put some STABIL in the gas. STABIL is a fuel stabalizer.
2007-09-27 10:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like bad gas to me.
2007-09-27 16:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by nbr660 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 04:15:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of a lawnmower? What engine? Does it have an automatic choke? Is it under warrantee ??
2007-09-27 13:35:35 · answer #7 · answered by ken G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fuel or air filter may have gotten clogged they are so small it doesn't take much
2007-09-27 10:34:41 · answer #8 · answered by boomba 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does it have gas and oil?
2007-09-27 10:29:47 · answer #9 · answered by Sherie D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you opening the choke after it starts????
Otherwise, it will stall.
2007-09-27 15:14:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋