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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    Hi all, I bit the bullet and replaced the primer bulb assembly and it fired right up. Couldn't really tell if it was warped, but it must have been just enough to make the seal incomplete. I never did replace the carb.
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    Fuel bowl is clean
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    There is only 1 way to put the gasket on. There is a plastic form exactly the same as the gasket. The primer bulb looks exactly the same as the one I replaced. I didn't look into the carb at that time as gas was going everywhere. I used my air compressor. Will try again a bit more gently to see...
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    I did blow out the hole, installed 2 gaskets on the primer assembly. It started up and ran fine, but would not start again. When I blew out the hole gas flew all over the place, so I'm guessing it started because of that. It seems I'm no further ahead. I really don't see or hear any fuel moving...
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    Here's where I'm at. Cleaned up the cylinder head and reinstalled. Replaced the primer bulb & new gasket, but I still don't hear or see any gas movement. I have a new carb to install, but I figured the bulb would be the game changer. Could it be the bulb plate instead?
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    I see no action whatsoever. Usually I can hear the gas moving thru the line.
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    Thanks all. I will get the cylinder cleaned up, but what next? Replace the carb & the primer bulb cover/assembly?
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    Is this cylinder head my problem?
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    Did anything feel different when you were trying to start it?
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    Yes, it turns over when I pull the cord. I removed the muffler & other than a bit sooty it looks ok. Tried to start it, but no success.
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    I check the spark today and yes there is a spark. Will do the starting fluid in carb test next. Update: no go with gas in carb.
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    Here is what I have done so far, to no avail. Oil level good, new spark plug, removed carb & check all orifices/float, removed the coil & cleaned(no rust, it was shiny}, checked primer bulb(there was some debris behind the bulb at the screen), fuel moving well through the line & into the carb...
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    It's a Craftsman Model 944.363201 with a Briggs 125K02 0253-E1 036061657
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    One thing I forgot to mention is that when I prime the gas none comes through. Usually I can hear it squirting in.
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    Craftsman 6.75HP push mower died

    Thank you for the snide reply. It just got away from me.
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