my riding lawnmower will start but only run for a couple of seconds then dies what do i do?
cody C asked:
ive soaked the carburetor and cleaned it completly still only runs for a second then wont start for a few minutes then i can start it again but it will still only run for a second
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ive soaked the carburetor and cleaned it completly still only runs for a second then wont start for a few minutes then i can start it again but it will still only run for a second
March 7th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
It sounds like a fuel delivery problem.
Or are you setting the choke and leaving it set, or do you take it off choke soon after it starts? Try experimenting with how you’re setting it (assuming it’s not automatic, otherwise the automatic choke could be malfunctioning) - generally you want to start un-choking the engine soon after it starts. HyperDog
March 9th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
You have a fuel flow problem, most likely in the carburetor., it may be a fuel filter too. Check all parts from tank to carb. Good luckand God Bless. Joe S
March 12th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Put a 1/2 bottel of dry gas in the tank to get rid of the moisture doc_holliday1863
March 14th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Make sure its fresh gas - drain ALL of the gas and refill if it’s not fresh. If it sat for a long time, the tiny carb jets may be clogged (spraying with carb cleaner WILL NOT clear out varnish build-up from old gas - been there).
To really clean the carb, you must soak it in “Parts Cleaner”, which comes in a gallon can. Follow the directions, it tells you exactly how to soak the carb.
Before this, you may want to check or replace the spark plug. Make sure the gap is the correct spec.
Check and clean air filter too, and make sure the choke is set correctly. 80’s kid
March 17th, 2010 at 5:24 am
disconnect the fuel line at the carb. Does fuel flow freely from it?
If answered yes, problem is in the carb.
If you answered no, problem is in the fuel tank, line, or filter
you need to get it unblocked. geoff28791
March 19th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
It sounds like the fuel line is blocked, if you have some compressed air, disconnect the fuel line and blo back in to the tank. If that frees the flow of fuel, drain and clean the tank. Otherwise, be sure the the cap on the fuel tank is has clear vents. You can check this by removing the cap or loosening it completely and then trying to run it. Jim W