Comments on: I have a 1998 Craftman lawnmower with a Eager-1 (please read details)?

By: Chris G

Chris G — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:28:05 +0000

have the same engine on my mower, actually im sure its the same year mower as well….anyhow, i usually change the filter and do some cleaning to it… Chris G

By: renpen

renpen — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:23:09 +0000

The carburetor needs to be cleaned and a rebuild kit installed. Take it off, take it apart and soak it in a good parts/carb cleaner, not the spray stuff. Check all the passages and put it back together with a rebuild kit. Make sure the fuel tank is clean too. renpen

By: kid360roadrash

kid360roadrash — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:37:18 +0000

Definitly sounds like a carb/fuel issue - if it has an adjustable fuel metering screw ( bottom of float bowl) id adjust it in a bit and see if that helps- if it doesnt have one- well sounds like a carb cleaning is in order - meaning a total disassembly and thourough cleaning. kid360roadrash

By: Bert C

Bert C — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:32:48 +0000

Sounds like fuel starvation. Check the fuel line and the fittings it connects to for obstructions. Check the fuel filter if it has one. Make sure the fuel tank is free of debris. If all that checks out you may need to clean or replace the carburetor.

Bert Bert C

By: bobseditsuite

bobseditsuite — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:49:25 +0000

I agree with William. Could very well be your primer bulb has a crack in it. Do you see a lot of air bubbles in there when it’s trying to run?

Also check your fuel filter. If it’s clogged, it won’t be able to sustain good fuel flow and will run erratically, if it runs at all. bobseditsuite

By: nicky c

nicky c — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:18:48 +0000

check your spring that works your throttle rod nicky c

By: William B

William B — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:20:03 +0000

sounds like the primer button is leaking, [pulling in air]
or a fuel issue, , William B