We've replaced the airfilter, but it hasn't helped. After it dies, it smells very strong of gas and it has to set for at least 5 minutes before you try starting it again, only for it to happen all over again. What's its problem?
2007-10-03 01:48:16 · 8 answers · asked by bcummings_2 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I wish you'd have listed the year of the mower, brand of engine and type of carburetor (float or diaphragm type).
Kohlers are noted for ignition coil CDI module failure as they heat up. They will run normally untill they get heat in and around the flywheel. The coil is bolted outside the flywheel on Kohler motors.
If you have a float type carburetor replace the needle and seat. Check the float while it's out to be sure it has no gas in it. Replace if it's heavy with fuel inside.
Is the popping sound coming from the muffler or carburetor? When it re-starts is there heavy black smoke coming out the exhaust? If so you have a carb problem which the new needle and seat will take care of. Replace the spark plug with a new E-3 brand avalable at Lowes, Tractor Supply, Home Depot, National Auto or any auto parts store.
2007-10-03 02:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Next time it starts - have the air cleaner off
Squirt a few shots of starting fluid in the air cleaner hole.
That will cause the engine to rev up pretty high, but it will also clean the lifters and gunk out of the carb.
If your lucky after that - a new plug and you'll be back to mowing again
2007-10-03 09:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without knowing what kind of mower you have, I can only guess what the problem is. If it's a walk behind mower, the fly wheel pin is probably sheared. That would cause the popping noise. Because it throws the timing off. Other than that I don't know. Master tech 40 yrs.
2007-10-03 08:58:18 · answer #3 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a fuel problem. If it is electrical, engines usually stop dead, fuel starvation causes death rattles as the last of the juice is sucked through. Try replacing the fuel pipe and check for rust or dog ends in the tank.
2007-10-03 09:02:34 · answer #4 · answered by ezeikiel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like it may be flooding. Maybe a carb problem, leaky gas line, or could be just a bad spark plug.
I would change the plug first, then if no help start looking at the carb.
2007-10-03 08:51:15 · answer #5 · answered by noybw 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Clean the air filter, and change the spark plug. You should be fine. Make sure you gap the plug correctly, though.
2007-10-03 08:54:40 · answer #6 · answered by Ponyboy99 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
change the spark plug, check the fuel filter
2007-10-03 08:50:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
float/carb gunked up
2007-10-03 08:54:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋