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Jun 21, 2009, 08:28 AM
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Craftsman Push Mower Starts but won't stay running
I used my craftsman push mower 2 days ago and it ran fine. I started it up this morning and it only starts, but shuts off after a second or two. The oil level is fine, gas is fine, air filter is fine, spark plug is fine. What could be the issue, and how do I fix it?
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Outdoor Power Equipment Expert
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Jun 21, 2009, 08:32 AM
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Hi,
Well seems fairly obvious that though it ran days ago, it has a fuel delivery problem. Got some engine numbers?
Peace,
Clarke
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Jun 21, 2009, 08:41 AM
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It is a Briggs and Stratton 625 Series, does that answer the your question Crigby?
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Outdoor Power Equipment Expert
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Jun 21, 2009, 09:02 AM
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Hi,
Well, yes and no. This is fairly new? Looks like one of their newer torque-model designations. There will be a black and silver tag or there will be numbers stamped into the shield just above the muffler with model, type and code.
Peace,
Clarke
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Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
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Jun 21, 2009, 10:05 AM
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I am sure Clarke will find out if there is a mechanical problem but I frequently start by draining all the fuel and the bowl. Then refill with freshly bought fuel. Drain fome fuel from the connection under the tank and collect it in a glass jar, if there is any wter present you will see it.
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Outdoor Power Equipment Expert
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Jun 21, 2009, 10:17 AM
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Hi,
Yes trying new fuel is always the easiest, I agree! Great thing about most current engines is that the main jet is contained in the float bowl "bolt" and water will drip out and "bead" on the deck when loosened a couple of turns. It can generally be completely removed carefully without disturbing the float bowl and cleaned. Mostly 1/2" on USA-made, a few 7/16." Asian engines are 10, 12 and 13mm mostly.
Peace,
Clarke
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Jun 21, 2009, 03:49 PM
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Thanks for the help, by the way. Where exactly is this bolt for the Bowl, that I am supposed to loosen. Can I have some pointers on how to properly drain this fuel? I don't want to remove something I wasn't supposed to.
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Outdoor Power Equipment Expert
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Jun 21, 2009, 04:02 PM
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Hi,
Should be directly on the bottm in the center. You are probably best served by using a short socket and ratchet as the outer rim of the bowl is lower to try and keep dirt away from the jet.
Peace,
Clarke
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Home Improvement & Construction Expert
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Jun 21, 2009, 04:07 PM
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Just for grins, see if it will run with out the cap on the gas tank.
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Jun 24, 2009, 11:04 AM
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Thanks for the help guys, got it working
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Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
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Jun 24, 2009, 04:15 PM
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Tell us what you did and what the problem was.
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