My lawnmower engine stops after starting? how do you get at and clean out carborator?
Jun 11, 2009 by wondering | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I can keep it running by pushing primer bulb but it dies if I do not keep priming. It seems not to be getting fuel. Once it does start running it usually stays running, but very difficult to restart after refueling for example. Toro with Briggs and
If you can get it running then add some "B-12" or "seafoam"(from auto store) to clean out jets.If that doesn't work (may take 2 tanks) you will have to remove and clean carb..Just take air cleaner pull start.off so you can get to the
paulofhouston | Jun 11, 2009
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