I've seen on Tecumsehs, sometimes gasket between the carb and the engine
dries out. Might have to remove the carb, put a dab of Permatex #2 non
hardening gasket crap on the both sides of the gasket, and bolt er back on.

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Gas lawnmower. I tried starting it today again it was difficult.
When I prime it I can smell the gas, I even see some in the air
filter. But after pulling the rope many times to try to start it, I
would expect to see a wet spark plug, but mine is always dry. Last
time when I unscrewed the bottom of the carb pan, there was gas is the
small metal pan. Maybe the problem is past that area? Thanks.


Its fuel or electrical, 2 minutes indicates when the carb is empty it
dies so a fuel passage or float, does it start whan you force gas in
by priming, then its fuel related. if more then a few minutes it could
be the ignition module, see if you get spark after it dies, probably
need a carb rebuild