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Yesterday while mowing my lawn mower occasionally kept sputtering and eventually quit running. The last time I mowed it ran out of gas before I was done w/the lawn. Normally a full tank finishes the entire lawn.
Any ideas on what is wrong or is it just shot?
Thanks!
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Yesterday while mowing my lawn mower occasionally kept sputtering and eventually quit running. The last time I mowed it ran out of gas before I was done w/the lawn. Normally a full tank finishes the entire lawn.
Any ideas on what is wrong or is it just shot?
Thanks!
Couldn't tell ya what's wrong, but I think these guys are gonna need more info. Engine size/type, etc. Carburetor ??? Air filter ???
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Running out of gas while running should not harm your mower - I’ve done it plenty of times.
Could be any number of things:
Perhaps you flooded the line by over-choking after adding more gas? If choked too much, just let it sit for a while & try starting it again.
When was the last time you replaced the spark plug or cleaned the carb?
How old is the air-filter?
Lawn mowers are not too complicated, so there aren’t many things it could be.
Did you buy a used (likely repaired) mower?
If it’s quite old, there’s a good chance its time may simply be up.
Not saying for certain, but I suspect it is coincidental that the problem manifested after running out of gas.
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Couldn't tell ya what's wrong, but I think these guys are gonna need more info. Engine size/type, etc. Carburetor ??? Air filter ???
Not sure of all that Princess...I took it to the shop so it's there now
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Running out of gas while running should not harm your mower - I’ve done it plenty of times.
Could be any number of things:
Perhaps you flooded the line by over-choking after adding more gas? If choked too much, just let it sit for a while & try starting it again.
When was the last time you replaced the spark plug or cleaned the carb?
How old is the air-filter?
Lawn mowers are not too complicated, so there aren’t many things it could be.
Did you buy a used (likely repaired) mower?
If it’s quite old, there’s a good chance its time may simply be up.
Not saying for certain, but I suspect it is coincidental that the problem manifested after running out of gas.
I ran out of gas the time before the last time I used it ...filled it up and finished. This time it still had gas but quit working.
I bought it new in 2003. Took it to the shop this morn and they gave me a "demo" of the kind that I have that is brand new to finish my lawn. I know what they are doing ;D
Anyway, if it's over $100 to fix the old one maybe i will just buy a new one...my old one is too short anyway.
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Sounds like a "win/win" to me.
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I ran out of gas the time before the last time I used it ...filled it up and finished. This time it still had gas but quit working.
I bought it new in 2003. Took it to the shop this morn and they gave me a "demo" of the kind that I have that is brand new to finish my lawn. I know what they are doing ;D
Anyway, if it's over $100 to fix the old one maybe i will just buy a new one...my old one is too short anyway.
You mean the deck isn't wide enough?
I could really use another 6 inches too. ;D
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You know, I've honestly never had one dirty thought while cutting grass.
I must be doing it wrong.
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;D
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You mean the deck isn't wide enough?
I could really use another 6 inches too. ;D
I mean the handle is too short.
I used teh new mower...it was nice and tall :)
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I mean the handle is too short.
I used teh new mower...it was nice and tall :)
ahhh
I just assumed you were talking about a rider.
My rider could use another 6" ~ I think it's only 54" ???
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Yesterday while mowing my lawn mower occasionally kept sputtering and eventually quit running. The last time I mowed it ran out of gas before I was done w/the lawn. Normally a full tank finishes the entire lawn.
Any ideas on what is wrong or is it just shot?
Thanks!
fouled spark plug?
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ahhh
I just assumed you were talking about a rider.
My rider could use another 6" ~ I think it's only 54" ???
you + riding lawn mower = hawt
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1. Turn off the turbo.
2. Do it by hand - good cardio.