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craftsmen lawnmower only runs for a few seconds and then dies
I have a craftsmen 5.5 horse power lawnmower.
It starts up only when I spray starter fluid into the carb from the air filter side and then dies in a few seconds. I removed the carburetor and cleaned the bottom portion which had a lot of yellow gunk build up. I cleaned the little holes in the bottom screw and removed the gunk. I am not sure how to break apart the carburetor so I just put it back after rinsing it in fuel. I also replaced the air filter. it starts when I spray starter fluid and then dies. I thought it was a fuel delivery problem, but when I removed the carburetor I noticed fuel coming out from the carb as I had not disconnected the fuel line, so I am not sure if that is the cause. Any ideas ? |
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