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My push mower is trying to abort UPDATE: FIXED (for now)
Posted on 6/25/22 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 6/25/22 at 2:52 pm
Regular 4-stroke Briggs and Stratton 5.5 hp. Started up fine this morning, got a partial cut in and all of a sudden the power cut in half or so.
I've changed the spark plug, sprayed carb cleaner, added gas additive, ran a bunch of the gas out and put in 0E gas, still doing the same shite.
Any ideas?
Update: Found a spring under the air filter had disconnected... Seems to be called the governor spring. Likely need a new one, but I reinserted into the tab hole and viola, started right up at full power.
I've changed the spark plug, sprayed carb cleaner, added gas additive, ran a bunch of the gas out and put in 0E gas, still doing the same shite.
Any ideas?
Update: Found a spring under the air filter had disconnected... Seems to be called the governor spring. Likely need a new one, but I reinserted into the tab hole and viola, started right up at full power.
This post was edited on 6/25/22 at 8:06 pm
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Posted on 6/25/22 at 2:53 pm to cubsfan5150
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trying to abort
I bee what you did there
Posted on 6/25/22 at 2:54 pm to cubsfan5150
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Any ideas?
I had the exact same problem with mine last year. I diagnosed the problem and went to Home Depot and bought a new one. This fixed the problem.
Posted on 6/25/22 at 2:55 pm to cubsfan5150
Did it make a ping sound before it quit?
Posted on 6/25/22 at 2:57 pm to cubsfan5150
Never put ethanol in small engines!
Posted on 6/25/22 at 2:58 pm to cubsfan5150
Been running E10 in it haven't you.
Carb probably gunked.
Carb probably gunked.
Posted on 6/25/22 at 2:58 pm to cubsfan5150
Watched a neighbor mow their yard with one of these old school ones earlier today. Watched the whole process because it was impressive, never once had to stop or had any issues. I'm sure he has to spend some time sharpening those blades though.
This post was edited on 6/25/22 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 6/25/22 at 2:59 pm to Eightballjacket
Seemed like I felt a pop, then boom low power
Posted on 6/25/22 at 3:01 pm to Jsand43
Possibly, but it's running smooth, just low power. I've hit idle but no change.
Posted on 6/25/22 at 3:02 pm to rexorotten
That's what I'm leaning toward... Can't believe how expensive they are now.
Posted on 6/25/22 at 3:09 pm to cubsfan5150
quote:
I've changed the spark plug, sprayed carb cleaner, added gas additive, ran a bunch of the gas out and put in 0E gas, still doing the same shite.
Clean air filter next. If it still running 1/2 power, pull carb and clean thoroughly.
Posted on 6/25/22 at 3:19 pm to cubsfan5150
You need to charge the battery.
Posted on 6/25/22 at 3:20 pm to cubsfan5150
Bring it to your state legislature
Posted on 6/25/22 at 3:26 pm to cubsfan5150
A thrown rod would likely cause your engine to abruptly stop so maybe it’s not that. Did you check your oil level before using?
Posted on 6/25/22 at 3:40 pm to cubsfan5150
It needs gas
Posted on 6/25/22 at 3:55 pm to kywildcatfanone
Damn. All the good wiseass responses are already taken.
Posted on 6/25/22 at 3:59 pm to cubsfan5150
That is the carb.
Posted on 6/25/22 at 4:01 pm to UKWildcats
It's the muffler bearings - guaranteed
Posted on 6/25/22 at 4:03 pm to cubsfan5150
Make sure nothing is wrapped around the blades/shaft. Rope/string/wire
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