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TomR
Citizen
Username: Tomr
Post Number: 1197
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 10:50 am: | 
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I'm getting air through the engine. I've got spark. But even after excess priming, I get no gas smell when turning the engine over.
Should I presume that I have a blockage in the fuel line, or should I be looking elsewhere.
TomR
P.S. Yes, ther is gas in the tank. |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 12155
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 11:30 am: |
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Clean the air filter. |
Pdg
Citizen
Username: Pdg
Post Number: 1010
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:13 pm: |
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Call P&P Lawnmower (973) 763-6637
I had a similar sounding problem, even after a filter change. It turned out that my primer button wasn't squirting any gas. Something that was broker had to be repaired (lucky for me it was under warranty) |
Michael K. McKell
Citizen
Username: Mckellconst
Post Number: 33
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:18 pm: |
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Might be the excelerator pump. |
TomR
Citizen
Username: Tomr
Post Number: 1200
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:49 pm: |
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Air filter is fine.
Excelerator pump???
Thanks for the tip on the primer bulb, might just be that simple.
TomR |
Michael K. McKell
Citizen
Username: Mckellconst
Post Number: 35
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 1:09 pm: |
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THe acelerator pump is a component of the carb. Get a can of gum out (carb cleaner) and blast the carb.
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TomR
Citizen
Username: Tomr
Post Number: 1202
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 8:24 pm: |
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Michael,
Just in case I ever need the information, tell me more about the acelerator pump. I readily admit that i know more about Chevy than lawnmower engines.
As it turns out, the airway on the carb from the the primer bulb channel was clogged. Simple fix. Thanks Pdg.
TomR |
MARSHALL
Citizen
Username: Smoked_ribs
Post Number: 69
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 10:46 pm: |
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Hi Tom,
Sometimes water gets into the float bowl. It is located under the primer pump,
It usually comes off from the center screw at the bottom of the bowl. Take it off and wipe it dry, then put it back.
Most of the time that is all it is.
Good Luck
Marshall |
Hillsider
Supporter
Username: Hillsider
Post Number: 89
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 10:33 am: |
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If you are looking to replace your lawn mower, I would strongly recommend that you get an electric...
I bought the cheapest Black & Decker from Home depot 3 years back and it always works... nothing to service, no spark plugs to clean... no gas to store...
But, yes you have to deal with the 100' cable... which is not as much of a bother once you know how to work around it... |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1851
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 8:28 pm: |
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I'm waiting for my Toro to die so that I can buy a John Deere mower. I also want the John Deere cap to go with it. |
Jason
Citizen
Username: Jason
Post Number: 153
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 1:14 pm: |
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I second what Hillsider says - although it does depend on the size of your yard. I have a B&D Lawn Hog electric mulching mower - works great, very low maintenance, and you'll quickly get up to speed on the fine art negotiating the electric cable  Just make sure it is plugged into a GFCI protected outlet! |
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