Posted by mj on July 16, 2014 at 08:07:57 from (216.237.70.109):
In Reply to: Mower no go posted by Dirt on July 15, 2014 at 19:31:12:
Dirt said: (quoted from post at 20:31:12 07/15/14) Cub cadet mower Briggs & Stratton engine replaced primer balb and spark plug, now it will start if I prime it 5 times. Runs for a few sec then dies unless I keep pumping primer balb. Once engine is warmed up it will run fine. I took apart and cleaned the carb best I could. Anyone have ideas. I think it needs a new carb. I don't understand why it's not getting gas until it warms up. I don't know the engine model it's not stamped on the cover. there is a steady stream of gas from the gas tank. I posted on the Garden tractor site as well
Here's my routine for starting one that has sat too long with ethanol-laced 'gas' in the tank - 1-Dump the tank, 2- refill w/fresh 'gas' (ethanol-free is preferred), 3-replace spark plug w/NEW one, 4- add 1/2 can of 'START' (available at TSC, AutoZone, etc.), 4-work primer bulb 3 or 4 times, 5- try to start. If it hits but doesn't start and run try to keep it running w/primer. If still 'no-go' let it sit for 24 hrs. (allows the 'START' to work) and try again. If it's still a 'no-go' THEN remove the recoil starter and spin the crankshaft with a 1/2" drill-motor fitted with an adapter and appropriate socket. This has worked over a 1/2 dozen times for me :) In your case I think that the addition of the 'START' will clean her up and let her keep running if you start and work the primer as you describe. I assume that you have checked the gasket as 'JD Seller' advised. Good luck to you!
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