Lawn Mower Question

[Butterbean]

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!

[Princess L]

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 

[Montague]

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.

[Butterbean]

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

[Butterbean]

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

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.

[Montague]

Sounds like a "win/win" to me.

[Princess L]

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

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. 

[Montague]

You know, I've honestly never had one dirty thought while cutting grass.

I must be doing it wrong.

 

 

[Butterbean]

You mean the deck isn't wide enough?

I could really use another 6 inches too. 

I mean the handle is too short.


I used teh new mower...it was nice and tall  

[Princess L]

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" 

[Cy Tolliver]

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?

[Cy Tolliver]

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

[_bruce_]

1. Turn off the turbo.

2. Do it by hand - good cardio.