My lawn mower (Craftsman 6hp) starts fine and works for a bit but then
starts dying. After trying this for a few times, then I have a
harder time to start it. When I prime it and keep trying to start
it, I check the spark plug and it is not wet from fuel, so maybe there
is a fuel problem. I left it out side covered, but water might have
gotten in anyways. So I drain all the fuel and drained the
carburetor pan from fuel. There was no water in the fuel. I put
new fuel, check the spark plug too.
The only other thing that I can think of is that 3 months ago, I
did hit something hard with the blade. It was making a slightly
different engine noise for a month or so, but eventually sounded
normal I think. Any ideas what else I could try?

lbbss wrote:
My lawn mower (Craftsman 6hp) starts fine and works for a bit but then
starts dying. After trying this for a few times, then I have a
harder time to start it. When I prime it and keep trying to start
it, I check the spark plug and it is not wet from fuel, so maybe there
is a fuel problem. I left it out side covered, but water might have
gotten in anyways. So I drain all the fuel and drained the
carburetor pan from fuel. There was no water in the fuel. I put
new fuel, check the spark plug too.
The only other thing that I can think of is that 3 months ago, I
did hit something hard with the blade. It was making a slightly
different engine noise for a month or so, but eventually sounded
normal I think. Any ideas what else I could try?


It could be the flywheel sheer pin. Until you mentioned that ran over a
shovel thing (or was it a rake this time?) I was gonna say the carb is
gummed up.

If it's running too lean, you might try wrapping the air cleaner element
with a damp paper towel to choke down the air supply.

But check the flywheel pin; that's cheap and easy.

Bob

"lbbss" wrote in message
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My lawn mower (Craftsman 6hp) starts fine and works for a bit but then
starts dying. After trying this for a few times, then I have a
harder time to start it. When I prime it and keep trying to start
it, I check the spark plug and it is not wet from fuel, so maybe there
is a fuel problem. I left it out side covered, but water might have
gotten in anyways. So I drain all the fuel and drained the
carburetor pan from fuel. There was no water in the fuel. I put
new fuel, check the spark plug too.
The only other thing that I can think of is that 3 months ago, I
did hit something hard with the blade. It was making a slightly
different engine noise for a month or so, but eventually sounded
normal I think. Any ideas what else I could try?

The gas cap vent is likely plugged. Just try loosening the cap a turn or so and
see if it solves the problem.

lbbss wrote:
My lawn mower (Craftsman 6hp) starts fine and works for a bit but then
starts dying. After trying this for a few times, then I have a
harder time to start it. When I prime it and keep trying to start
it, I check the spark plug and it is not wet from fuel, so maybe there
is a fuel problem. I left it out side covered, but water might have
gotten in anyways. So I drain all the fuel and drained the
carburetor pan from fuel. There was no water in the fuel. I put
new fuel, check the spark plug too.
The only other thing that I can think of is that 3 months ago, I
did hit something hard with the blade. It was making a slightly
different engine noise for a month or so, but eventually sounded
normal I think. Any ideas what else I could try?

You have removed and cleaned the air filter??

Lou

On Oct 5, 9:49*pm, lbbss wrote:
My lawn mower (Craftsman 6hp) starts fine and works for a bit but then
starts dying. * After trying this for a few times, then I have a
harder time to start it. * *When I prime it and keep trying to start
it, I check the spark plug and it is not wet from fuel, so maybe there
is a fuel problem. * I left it out side covered, but water might have
gotten in anyways. * *So I drain all the fuel and drained the
carburetor pan from fuel. * There was no water in the fuel. * I put
new fuel, check the spark plug too.
* * *The only other thing that I can think of is that 3 months ago, I
did hit something hard with the blade. * It was making a slightly
different engine noise for a month or so, but eventually sounded
normal I think. * *Any ideas what else I could try?

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

yes put a new air filter.




You have removed and cleaned the air filter??

Lou

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

Gravity fed fuel or a pulse-pump to feed fuel? Sounds like the carb
bowl goes empty. I'd remove it and watch the fuel flow for say a cup of
gas; is it a consistant flow or is it slow, just a drip?

Dry plug says no fuel; Next is carb in the line. Then the fuel filter;
those plug easily. Then the fuel tank, usually with a screen over the
output, inside the tank. Tank could need cleaning, could be a plugged
fuel filter, fuel not getting to carb, carb plugged or jets plugged.
Not much more in the ckt.

This could well be nothing but a plugged fuel filter; changed it too?


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

On Oct 6, 8:24*am, lbbss wrote:
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- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text

As someone asked earlier, diid you check the flywheel pin? it may be
sheared just a tiny bit.

Kind of a longshot but check your blade. This same type of problem happened
with my Craftsman. The blade was out of tightness due to hitting a wooden
post. It sheared the little knobby things that hold the blade tight and it
caused a tough time starting..



"lbbss" wrote in message
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yes put a new air filter.




You have removed and cleaned the air filter??

Lou

would fly wheel pin prevent gas from getting to the spark plug?
Because that is definitely a problem, I keep priming and pulling and
then check the spark plug and it is dry as dry can be.

would that prevent gas from getting to the spark plug? Because that
is definitely a problem, I keep priming and pulling and then check the
spark plug and it is dry as dry can be. And would that explain why
it would dry all of a sudden after it starts?

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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"lbbss" wrote in message
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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

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replying to Bob F, SexySusie wrote:
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