What do you do when your lawn mower starts then dies?
Common solutions for: My Lawn Mower Starts then Stops
- Carburetor. The carburetor might be clogged.
- Carburetor Repair Kit. The carburetor might be clogged.
- Fuel Cap. As fuel is consumed by the engine, the level in the fuel tank lowers.
- Spark Plug. Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage.
Why is my generator running with the choke open?
A clogged main jet in the carburetor, a clogged pilot jet, stale fuel, or leaky gaskets around the carburetor are the most likely culprits. Let’s dive in and quickly go over what you need to do to get your engine running with the choke open so that you can start powering your house! 1.)
What causes a lawn mower engine to sputter and die?
Mower starts right up, give it full throttle and engage blades mows less than a minute then starts to sputter and dies. It will start right back up and do the same thing again. Changed fuel filter, checked gas cap vent, spark plug cleaned and gaped.
Where is the choke on a pilot jet?
The pilot jet allows the gas to pass through and mix with the air while the engine is at idle (regardless of the choke being on or off). On many carburetors, it is located right below the throttle adjustment screw on the outside-top of the carburetor. There may be a plastic insert sitting on top of it.
Why does my lawn mower die when I put it on choke?
It is as if the oil is getting into the combustion chamber and starving it of air and it dies. IF you put it on choke when it starts sputtering, it smooths out for a few seconds longer, but then dies. If you put it on low throtttle, it runs a little longer, but then dies.
A clogged main jet in the carburetor, a clogged pilot jet, stale fuel, or leaky gaskets around the carburetor are the most likely culprits. Let’s dive in and quickly go over what you need to do to get your engine running with the choke open so that you can start powering your house! 1.)
Mower starts right up, give it full throttle and engage blades mows less than a minute then starts to sputter and dies. It will start right back up and do the same thing again. Changed fuel filter, checked gas cap vent, spark plug cleaned and gaped.
The pilot jet allows the gas to pass through and mix with the air while the engine is at idle (regardless of the choke being on or off). On many carburetors, it is located right below the throttle adjustment screw on the outside-top of the carburetor. There may be a plastic insert sitting on top of it.