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Advice on broken mower

17 years ago

I've got a mower with a detent button to prime the carburetor. The mower only runs as long as the prime lasts. If I hold the detent in, the mower continues to run. Any ideas on what could be wrong? I've already cleaned the air filter but haven't gotten much further than that. Thanks in advance for assistance. :)

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tomplum
17 years ago
Usually old fuel or clogged passages in the carburetors main jet will cause this. If you like more specific assistance, some model/ code #s of the engine would be helpful.
rustyj14
17 years ago
Oh, yes, we need more information on mower type, engine type, and other stuff. Send the numbers that are usually stamped into the flywheel cover, or the valve cover, if over-head valve type.
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