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    May 2, 2010, 04:30 PM
    Riding lawnmower will crank and then immediately shut off, any ideas?
    My Craftsman DRM 500 riding lawnmower will crank and then immediately shut off. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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    May 2, 2010, 06:04 PM

    Hi,
    Sounds like a fuel problem. Check fuel flow to carb. If it flows, clean carb.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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