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    TORPSTER Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 21, 2008, 01:27 PM
    Bad fuel solenoid?
    If I spray starting fluid or pour a little gas in my carb will my mower start if my fuel solenoid is bad
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    Jul 21, 2008, 01:31 PM
    It should try to start. It's basically a fuel cut solenoid. Don't use stater fluid. Use carb cleaner as starting fluid.
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    Jul 22, 2008, 06:36 PM
    Yes the engine will run as long as you provide the fuel from the carb cleaner, or starting fluid. Carb cleaner is preferred on small engines though.
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