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Lawnmower trouble #7330135
08/14/21 05:38 PM
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I have 16 some yr old sears brig's Stratton push mower, did some last summer but not get air an lately worse, I clean air filter more once an change an clean plugs an oil as dirty from to much gas , now it runs out gas before lawn cut an runs rough miss until nearly all lawn cut an then runs normal , it was run good finally when lawn cut an then run out gas, so it not get air is what symptom , refill an start an immediately run rough , at first I thought I flood it when prime as very touchy but no prime it when run out gas an refill an moss , I try take off air filter an run without an still miss , I appreciate any ideas on what do , I try take off what look like vent hose carb an see clear an nothing , I hate thought spend more new lawn mower as this one probly good , take it to shop , there absolutely crazy on repaired , buy 2 new ones for what charge , I went true value for recoil thing on rope an want $50 for part so put new rope on for $5 an rewind it fingers

Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330158
08/14/21 06:06 PM
08/14/21 06:06 PM
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Maybe you should just cry "uncle" when it comes to anything that runs on an internal combustion engine. Electric might be better for you.

Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330171
08/14/21 06:27 PM
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its 16 years old. its time for a new one. stuff wears out.

https://www.amazon.com/Yard-Machine...push+mower&qid=1628980037&sr=8-8


Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330173
08/14/21 06:29 PM
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Follow Danny's advice, Dave.


wanna be goat farmer.
Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330174
08/14/21 06:31 PM
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Does it have a primer button you push to prime? I've seen those go bad and they will lose their prime causing it to run out of gas. I recently repaired one for a customer with same symptoms. After replacing primer ball, cleaning carb and replacing plug it runs fine

Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330176
08/14/21 06:32 PM
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I would suggest a rotary push mower.

Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330177
08/14/21 06:32 PM
08/14/21 06:32 PM
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Get a goat


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Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: possum63] #7330196
08/14/21 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by possum63
Does it have a primer button you push to prime? I've seen those go bad and they will lose their prime causing it to run out of gas. I recently repaired one for a customer with same symptoms. After replacing primer ball, cleaning carb and replacing plug it runs fine
ya it has a primer button an works , I was thinking that trouble as ever since own, when new , the primer button very touchy , it get to much gas an when lawn close done , it runs normal , wierd , get to much gas an foul plug , turn new oil black , thinking try take carb out an look but no idea what look for , the primer button works though

Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: amspoker] #7330198
08/14/21 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by amspoker
Get a goat

You win. Nessmuck likes sheep but it is same idea.


wanna be goat farmer.
Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330234
08/14/21 07:34 PM
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Why would you remove the carb if you don't know what your looking for.

Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330239
08/14/21 07:39 PM
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Throw it away. Its had a good run. If u get to extreme nw IA or into SD i have a self propelled craftsman u can have. Ran like a top when i quit using it. Got an acreage dont need it

Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: Blaine County] #7330248
08/14/21 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Blaine County
Maybe you should just cry "uncle" when it comes to anything that runs on an internal combustion engine. Electric might be better for you.

Elecitrickity is the devil.


Advice? Wise men don't need it. Fools won't heed it.
Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: danny clifton] #7330251
08/14/21 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by danny clifton
its 16 years old. its time for a new one. stuff wears out.

https://www.amazon.com/Yard-Machine...push+mower&qid=1628980037&sr=8-8


Or a reel mower…..

https://www.amazon.com/American-Law...&hvtargid=pla-343143228714&psc=1

You can thank me later, Coonman.


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Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330253
08/14/21 08:01 PM
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Best lawn mover I’ve evah had

Last edited by Nessmuck; 08/14/21 08:02 PM.

It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330256
08/14/21 08:04 PM
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Lawnmowers should be coming on clearance next month at the big box stores. Menards, Lowes, Wal Mart etc. should have sales on them.

Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330260
08/14/21 08:12 PM
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Levi
Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330271
08/14/21 08:23 PM
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Get an old reel type push. You provide the horsepower.

Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330278
08/14/21 08:32 PM
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Get the skidoo out and do a few donuts on the lawn.


Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: coonman220] #7330282
08/14/21 08:40 PM
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Drain the oil, start the mower, let it run until you hear a pop and it stops running. Then take it to the dump and go buy a new one.


"I have two guns, one for each of ya."
Re: Lawnmower trouble [Re: run] #7330294
08/14/21 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by run
Originally Posted by amspoker
Get a goat

You win. Nessmuck likes sheep but it is same idea.



Goats eat grass and weeds. Lawnmower and weedeater in one.


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