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Snapper mower - B & S engine - stopped working when still new

11 years ago

Last year my stepfather gave me a Snapper mower with a pull start B & S engine (6.75 or 7.5 HP, IIRC) which he had recently purchased. The first time I used it, it started right up without a problem. The second time I tried to use it (and since), it would not start. There is no priming button. I had used fuel stabilizer. When I tried starting fluid, it would start and die instantly. There is gas in the carb bowl. I don't see any fuel filter. The engine is getting spark.

Given how relatively new the mower is (unfortunately my stepfather did not keep the receipt from Walmart), does anyone have any suggestion for how to remedy the problem?

Thank you.

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Comments (4)

phototone
11 years ago
If it will start using starting fluid, and not start and run without it, it is obvious that even though you have gas in the tank, the gas is not flowing thru the carb. Clean the carb.
exmar zone 7, SE Ohio
11 years ago
The fact that it will fire with stating fluid but not run sounds like "classic" plugged jets in the carb. You're looking at a carb teardown and cleaning, either you or a shop. Even "treated" fuel has a finite life. Best to run them dry in the fall rather than take a chance. JMHO

Good luck,

Ev
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occamsshaver
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks Phototone & Exmar. I will clean the carb. I didn't realize that it could get plugged so quickly.
occamsshaver
Original Author
11 years ago
Just wanted to post an update -

I cleaned the carb jets (and replaced the gasket that got ripped when I removed the carb) and now it starts beautifully on the first pull. Thanks again!

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