Ten months ago I bought the Troybilt TB110 with a Briggs and Stratton 140cc engine and the Ready Start system. A couple of weeks ago I tred to start it and it wouldn't. I changed the oil, spark plug and added new fuel and inspected the air filter and still no go.
Took it back to Lowes and was told the problem was the ethanol in the fuel that I had used and more than likely the carb just needs to be cleaned. Since it still under a two year warranty, I called two Briggs and Stratton authorized dealers. They both told me the same thing---90% chance the carb needs to be cleaned and the warranty doesn't cover it. Price quoted for service was $70 and $110.
I have never had a mower act up so early. This weekend I will attempt to clean a mower carb for the first time in my life. I guess another possibility is a bad fuel line. Any other thoughts on a possible fix? I will admit that I did leave a very small amount of fuel in the mower (maybe 1/2 a cup) during the winter.
On a different note, is there a cheaper option than two cycle oil (for my weed eater)? Ounce per ounce, it costs more than Redline and Amsoil!
Took it back to Lowes and was told the problem was the ethanol in the fuel that I had used and more than likely the carb just needs to be cleaned. Since it still under a two year warranty, I called two Briggs and Stratton authorized dealers. They both told me the same thing---90% chance the carb needs to be cleaned and the warranty doesn't cover it. Price quoted for service was $70 and $110.
I have never had a mower act up so early. This weekend I will attempt to clean a mower carb for the first time in my life. I guess another possibility is a bad fuel line. Any other thoughts on a possible fix? I will admit that I did leave a very small amount of fuel in the mower (maybe 1/2 a cup) during the winter.
On a different note, is there a cheaper option than two cycle oil (for my weed eater)? Ounce per ounce, it costs more than Redline and Amsoil!