Tired of tearing mower apart

[The_Eric]

I also think you may be dealing with water in your fuel.

 

[SHOZ]

I have a power washer with a small B&S motor. The carb sits on top of the tank and there is a small pickup well there for the final fuel pickup point. This gets water in it and cause rough running and bogging down. PITA as the governor springs and other linkage all has to come off to dump the water out.

 

[mk378]

There must be water or dirt in the fuel that keeps getting into the carb. Remove the gas tank from the mower, dump it and clean it out. Then check your gas can.

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

Like Smokey liked to say. You put a little fuel with a little air in the right proportion, supply ignition at the right time and you can't keep em from running.

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: Lubener
Storing it outside isn't helping your situation.


+1. Ive never had such an issue. I purposely bought a flathead cheapo mower when I got one so I could burn whatever junk I had, including leftover two cycle mix at the end of the season. Never had an issue, but I keep mine in a shed.

 

[andyd]

Best cover for out door storage is a tin wash tub. Run the carb dry after every use. I use MMO because I like the smell.

 

[apwillard1986]

Modern gas lasts about a few months under the best circumstances. The ethanol is a magnet for moisture. If it's out in the rain that is the issue.