On Tue, 03 May 2016 12:40:22 -0400, wrote:

On Tue, 3 May 2016 09:36:43 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

My neighbor (female with deployed husband) has two lawn mowers that won't stay running.
I drained the old gas from them, put new gas in, and used a little ether to get them started.
They run for a bit, then die. They won't start on their own, without ether.
I try priming them, but I'm not sure they are getting gas.
Any ideas would be appreciated.


.. turn on the gas valve ?

... remove the air filter (clean it, or change it)

-- loosen the gas cap (clear the vent hole with paper clip)

-- check for a clogged fuel filter

... check for a dirty / fouled plug

Do they stay running after either is used?

You need fuel, spark and oxygen.

Thank her and her husband for their service and sacrifice.
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