Hi all,
My push mower got rained on for about 3 days straight. I went to cut the grass today, and of course the engine is wet. It starts, but runs for about 5 seconds and shuts off.
Anyone see any potential problems, or should it be OK after it dries?
2007-10-28 11:27:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Could be water in the gas. Look in the tank, water will look like a "blob" on the bottom of the tank. The "blob" won't flow through the pick up tube easily and tends to cause a blockage. Clean all the water out of the tank and it should run.
2007-10-29 06:00:25 · answer #1 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 3 needs to make a motor run. Air Fuel and spark. I'd be willing to bet you have a small amount of water in the gas and can be gotten rid of by taking out the bolt holding the bottom of the carburetor bowl .
2007-10-28 11:35:28 · answer #2 · answered by ☮ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just empty the gas tank , refill with fresh gas, keep starting it it will dry out and stay runing, next time put a tub over it, or plastic bin,
2007-10-28 12:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by William B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋