I have a Sears Craftsman Push Mower that will start fine - but will not stay running.
It is a 4.5HP with a pull cord start.
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NOTE: When I get it started it runs for about 5-10 seconds then shuts down. However (and this is a big however) If I pump the primer bulb - (the little rubber bulb that primes the engine to start) the lawnmower will keep running.
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Checked all the linkages - they are all moving correctly (at least I think they are - they aren't binding).
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Any suggestions...
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SECOND NOTE: It was running fine yesterday for about two hours. Then it died. I re started it - and after about 90 seconds it died again. I restarted it again and it ran for about 90 seconds and died, Today I tried again (after checking the oil and gas with a cold engine - just in case I read it all wrong when the engine was warmed up).. Started the mower - and it died within 10 seconds. Then I tried the pump the bulb trick and noticed I could keep it running.
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Pulled the fuel bowl to make sure there wasn't anything clogging it - it was fine and clean.
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Any Ideas???
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Dave
It is a 4.5HP with a pull cord start.
..
NOTE: When I get it started it runs for about 5-10 seconds then shuts down. However (and this is a big however) If I pump the primer bulb - (the little rubber bulb that primes the engine to start) the lawnmower will keep running.
...
Checked all the linkages - they are all moving correctly (at least I think they are - they aren't binding).
...
Any suggestions...
...
SECOND NOTE: It was running fine yesterday for about two hours. Then it died. I re started it - and after about 90 seconds it died again. I restarted it again and it ran for about 90 seconds and died, Today I tried again (after checking the oil and gas with a cold engine - just in case I read it all wrong when the engine was warmed up).. Started the mower - and it died within 10 seconds. Then I tried the pump the bulb trick and noticed I could keep it running.
...
Pulled the fuel bowl to make sure there wasn't anything clogging it - it was fine and clean.
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Any Ideas???
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Dave