My lawn mower isnt working!!
10-20-2004, 06:52 PM
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My lawn mower isnt working!!
i checked all the fluids.. everything is fine..
it starts up fine but then the motor chokes and it stops..
i pump the air thing 3 more times.. hold on the gas.. and pull the string.. it starts up fine.. THEN.. it chokes.
its pissing me off!
anybody know whats going on?
it starts up fine but then the motor chokes and it stops..
i pump the air thing 3 more times.. hold on the gas.. and pull the string.. it starts up fine.. THEN.. it chokes.
its pissing me off!
anybody know whats going on?
10-20-2004, 07:32 PM
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has the filter ever been cleaned, i know i tilted my mower once to clean teh underneath and smoked like 
had the filter cleaned of the motor oil and it worked fine
had the filter cleaned of the motor oil and it worked fine
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10-21-2004, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by cor
i would guess it has to do with the flux capacitor, check to make sure there is some plutonium in there.
or try the air filter thingy.
or try the air filter thingy.
cracked me up
10-21-2004, 01:50 PM
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I would say that it's NOT the air filter, or it wouldn't run at all. It's most likely a very small screen filter in the carb or in the carb float, it's clogged and not allowing gas into the carb. When you hit the prime squirter, it squrts a little gas directly into the engine by-passing the carb totally and it runs for a few seconds but then starves. Find the screen, find the problem. This is a very common problem, I have done it on many mowers.
10-21-2004, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cruz_msl
I would say that it's NOT the air filter, or it wouldn't run at all. It's most likely a very small screen filter in the carb or in the carb float, it's clogged and not allowing gas into the carb. When you hit the prime squirter, it squrts a little gas directly into the engine by-passing the carb totally and it runs for a few seconds but then starves. Find the screen, find the problem. This is a very common problem, I have done it on many mowers.
no it can be the filter. it may start but not have enough air to keep it going
10-21-2004, 04:54 PM
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Up I agree with the peeps here, it's a fuel related problem. Sometimes the jets in the carb get dirty/grimey so you have to clean 'em up...
I still haven't figured out what "pump the air thing three times" means...
I still haven't figured out what "pump the air thing three times" means...
10-21-2004, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Up I agree with the peeps here, it's a fuel related problem. Sometimes the jets in the carb get dirty/grimey so you have to clean 'em up...
I still haven't figured out what "pump the air thing three times" means...
I still haven't figured out what "pump the air thing three times" means...
10-22-2004, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Cruz_msl
I would say that it's NOT the air filter, or it wouldn't run at all. It's most likely a very small screen filter in the carb or in the carb float, it's clogged and not allowing gas into the carb. When you hit the prime squirter, it squrts a little gas directly into the engine by-passing the carb totally and it runs for a few seconds but then starves. Find the screen, find the problem. This is a very common problem, I have done it on many mowers.
Originally Posted by dallison
i read it again just now, and it wasnt as funny as this morning
i guess it was one of those 'u have to read it at the right time' posts.. lol
Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
I think he means the primer??
man.. im gonna have to take the whole motor apart and find these problems.. maybe change the sparkplug while at it..
10-22-2004, 07:18 AM
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Yep, that's the primer... I've got one on my weedwacker... Didn't realize that some lawn mowers have 'em now...
It sounds like the motor is only running on the fuel from the primer... Doesn't sound like its getting gas to continue running after the fuel from the primer gets used...
You shouldn't have to take the motor apart. It sounds like a fuel delivery problem.
Change the fuel filter and spark plug (normal maintence and cheap), an then the next step would be to clean the carb. You might be able to get away with using carb cleaner in a spray can.
It sounds like the motor is only running on the fuel from the primer... Doesn't sound like its getting gas to continue running after the fuel from the primer gets used...
You shouldn't have to take the motor apart. It sounds like a fuel delivery problem.
Change the fuel filter and spark plug (normal maintence and cheap), an then the next step would be to clean the carb. You might be able to get away with using carb cleaner in a spray can.
10-22-2004, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Yep, that's the primer... I've got one on my wacker... Didn't realize that some lawn mowers have 'em now...
have you been in a bubble???
even the cheap ones have it
10-22-2004, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dallison
have you been in a bubble??? even the cheap ones have it
even the cheap ones have itMy riding tractors are older then some forum members (a 1978 JD and a 1987 Craftsman), and I haven't had a push mower since... well... a very long time...
Here's a link to a lawnmower forum:
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/lmower/
I usually surf thru the garden web tractor forum...
10-22-2004, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
No... I like antiques tho...
My riding tractors are older then some forum members (a 1978 JD and a 1987 Craftsman), and I haven't had a push mower since... well... a very long time...
Here's a link to a lawnmower forum:
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/lmower/
I usually surf thru the garden web tractor forum...
My riding tractors are older then some forum members (a 1978 JD and a 1987 Craftsman), and I haven't had a push mower since... well... a very long time...
Here's a link to a lawnmower forum:
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/lmower/
I usually surf thru the garden web tractor forum...
10-22-2004, 08:09 AM
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Dallison, in response to the rep point comment you left:
I have considered buying a new Sears DYT4000 for $1200-1500, but my $100 craftsman mows fine (she's a little ugly tho') and my JD is a more robust tractor then the DYT. The JD has 2 spools of hydraulics up front for attachments, heavy duty frame, and I can run ground engaging attachments off the rear (like a tiller or plow). The old JD is a garden tractor while the DYT4000 is still a lawn tractor. To get a Sears Garden tractor, it'll cost about $2500, and I still wouldn't have the front hydraulics (or a filter on the hydrostatic tranny, the sears is a sealed unit).
When my craftsman dies, I'll probably replace it with another craftsman, but if I replace the JD it will be with an even older Deere (I want a 68-74 JD 140H3).
I have considered buying a new Sears DYT4000 for $1200-1500, but my $100 craftsman mows fine (she's a little ugly tho') and my JD is a more robust tractor then the DYT. The JD has 2 spools of hydraulics up front for attachments, heavy duty frame, and I can run ground engaging attachments off the rear (like a tiller or plow). The old JD is a garden tractor while the DYT4000 is still a lawn tractor. To get a Sears Garden tractor, it'll cost about $2500, and I still wouldn't have the front hydraulics (or a filter on the hydrostatic tranny, the sears is a sealed unit).
When my craftsman dies, I'll probably replace it with another craftsman, but if I replace the JD it will be with an even older Deere (I want a 68-74 JD 140H3).
@ GM
10-22-2004, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dallison
i have never run into used lawn equip, so hopefully the stuff i have lasts the 25 years like yers
I've been thinking about getting a snowblower like you did, but I haven't decided if I want to get a walk behind deal or something for the JD (54" plow or blower).
I bought a lawn sweeper to pick up leaves and it works great... No more raking...
10-22-2004, 01:37 PM
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The above pic isn't my stuff, just a sweeper I saw online... Some people don't know what a lawn sweeper is...
My 87 is fugly... it needs paint, but it ain't getting any... The Deere will get completely repainted somewhere down the line, but for now I'm just paint parts as I repair stuff (painted the front rims when I put new tires on for example).
My 87 is fugly... it needs paint, but it ain't getting any... The Deere will get completely repainted somewhere down the line, but for now I'm just paint parts as I repair stuff (painted the front rims when I put new tires on for example).
10-22-2004, 07:26 PM
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If money is no object or if you plan on keeping it forever, something with the honda motor is great...
You probably know what you paid for the one you got, and how long it has lasted, so used that to guage what you want to spend on the next one. I think you should try to get the old one going, but remember, you're talking to a guy who has 2 really old tractors
The mowers from sears w/ the honda motors get kinda expensive, so if you're thinking of going that route, check out the prices for a Honda mower (not just the engine the whole mower is made by honda). Should be a honda power equiptment dealer around you.
I'm a cheap bastard, so I like the Briggs and Stratton stuff from Sears.. The 11hp B&S in my 17 year old sears is still going stong (built on 11/23/87). Uses about a quart of oil each season, but it's 17 years old, and I'm not afraid to beat on it. Sears is a decent bang for the buck. Not that expensive, for what you get.
I'm been watching Sears for a sale on their cheap push movers. I want one to do the hard to reach spots in the yard (around trees, flower beds, etc). I don't want a self propelled or one with a bagger. I think those are like $139 or so for their cheapest one (4.5hp). But remember, you get what you pay for... I'm leaning towards a 6.5hp model. I'll probably wait till next year tho' to buy.
The honda mowers are expensive, but really nice. Scrib bought one, so if you search ramblings for lawnmowers you find the thread.
I gotta hook up with these guys:
http://www.grasscar.org/old%20pages/indexold.htm
my kinda people
You probably know what you paid for the one you got, and how long it has lasted, so used that to guage what you want to spend on the next one. I think you should try to get the old one going, but remember, you're talking to a guy who has 2 really old tractors
The mowers from sears w/ the honda motors get kinda expensive, so if you're thinking of going that route, check out the prices for a Honda mower (not just the engine the whole mower is made by honda). Should be a honda power equiptment dealer around you.
I'm a cheap bastard, so I like the Briggs and Stratton stuff from Sears.. The 11hp B&S in my 17 year old sears is still going stong (built on 11/23/87). Uses about a quart of oil each season, but it's 17 years old, and I'm not afraid to beat on it. Sears is a decent bang for the buck. Not that expensive, for what you get.
I'm been watching Sears for a sale on their cheap push movers. I want one to do the hard to reach spots in the yard (around trees, flower beds, etc). I don't want a self propelled or one with a bagger. I think those are like $139 or so for their cheapest one (4.5hp). But remember, you get what you pay for... I'm leaning towards a 6.5hp model. I'll probably wait till next year tho' to buy.
The honda mowers are expensive, but really nice. Scrib bought one, so if you search ramblings for lawnmowers you find the thread.
I gotta hook up with these guys:
http://www.grasscar.org/old%20pages/indexold.htm
my kinda people
10-22-2004, 07:45 PM
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dang.. i didnt know u could supe up lawn mowers too.. lol
thanks for your input bro.. i went outside today and looked at the mower.. it was the filter afterall (THANKS GUYZ!) so i got it replaced, and mower works fine
maybe in the near future ill look into a really nice honda mower.. but like u said greenmonster they arent cheap .. so its gonna be way way in the future...
cool.. again everybody thank u!
thanks for your input bro.. i went outside today and looked at the mower.. it was the filter afterall (THANKS GUYZ!) so i got it replaced, and mower works fine
maybe in the near future ill look into a really nice honda mower.. but like u said greenmonster they arent cheap .. so its gonna be way way in the future...
cool.. again everybody thank u!
10-22-2004, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by legendaryCL98
dang.. i didnt know u could supe up lawn mowers too..
http://www.briggsracing.com/home.html
Originally Posted by legendaryCL98
i went outside today and looked at the mower.. it was the filter afterall (THANKS GUYZ!) so i got it replaced, and mower works fine
10-23-2004, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
No... I like antiques tho...
My riding tractors are older then some forum members (a 1978 JD and a 1987 Craftsman), and I haven't had a push mower since... well... a very long time...
Here's a link to a lawnmower forum:
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/lmower/
I usually surf thru the garden web tractor forum...
My riding tractors are older then some forum members (a 1978 JD and a 1987 Craftsman), and I haven't had a push mower since... well... a very long time...
Here's a link to a lawnmower forum:
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/lmower/
I usually surf thru the garden web tractor forum...
I think it might be the air cleaner, but you'll need a left handed turney clicky thing t fix it...
10-23-2004, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeS 18
Hey watch it kiddo!.
A lawnmower is just like a car, you gotta do some maintenance on it. I do my yearly maintenance in the spring. Change the oil, re-oil the air filter, check the gas filter and lines, check the spark plug, clean the grass off the botton of the deck, and sharpen the blades...
The last 2 your should do a couple of times a year, but I've been slacking
One of these days I'll explain how to balance your blades when your sharpening them
