Recent content by MrLarkins

Hey folks, I was away for a few days (29th anniversary celebration), but I'm back today. Mowed when I got home and was able to cut the whole 1.1 acres today(93F) without a single problem. Not even a hint of a problem. I haven't done anything since the last time I tried to mow. Go figure.

nope

Still here, still reading and taking suggestions. Not much else I can do though.

I don't have a tool to check compression values, but I can say that there is bounce/kickback when I spin the crank by hand for what its worth. I just checked the oil level after letting the engine cool for an hour and it is 1/2 between E & F. I remember it was Full just a couple days ago, but...

OK, it's a new day. This morning, I disconnected the fuel line at the fuel pump (tank side) and used an air compressor set at 10lbs to blow the line back into the tank...easy enough, and I didn't notice any debris, but honestly, I can barely see into the tank. I took the carb off again...

yea, but it won't last

how will the fuel filter affect this attempt?

ok, done. ran it, and when it started to die, I sprayed the seams...no effect. I then sprayed some carb cleaner directly into the air box, and the engine picked right up and rev'd, for a moment anyway. Should I take apart the carb again and take a closer look?

It is plastic. How can I test your theory? I've attached some images of the manifold. the seem and top dead center...take a close look.

yes! I can drive it for another few minutes on FULL choke.

It's dry.

uh, I was afraid of that. I really don't want to tear this motor apart. So, take it to the shop or buy a new mower? or, run this until it completely dies, then scrap it?

I ran it for about 15 mins in my driveway. Fuel is no longer gushing out breather tube, but it is dribbling out still. red light spark plug testers show flickering red lights on both sides of the motor. UPDATE: I mowed for about 15min, without the air filter (it is soaked with fuel). It did...

well, now I'm really distraught. I went to use the red inline spark plug testers just now, and the crank wouldn't turn. oil was gone! but there is no leak on the mower or the ground! on top of that, the air filter box is FULL of fuel and the air filter is soaked. I took it apart and...

From a cold start, it takes around 10min before it begins acting weird. Once I hear the engine take a turn for the worse, I can keep it running by turning off the blades and/or letting go of the handles (to neutral). But after 10min of doing that, it'll die even if I back off and reduce the...