Recent content by Robert Boudreau

Thanks for the reply. I will save you from the long version. Ended up the bolts that hold the breather cover in place,

Status report: I have finished all the work, cleaned the engine, checked the wiring, fuses and cleaned all wiring connections. Started the mower (I noticed a little surging - though not consistent) and mowed for an hour or so. The mower was running good. Then it shut down. I checked the...

Forgot to mention that after rebuilding the carb and still having the issue, I took off the carb and went through it again. Everything was as clean as could be. No dirt or blockages. Engine started right up - which surprised me, considering I had just emptied the carb to inspect it. I...

The carb bowl is built into the bottom of the carb (it's not detachable). To get to the bowl, you have to remove the top half of the carb to expose the bowl - which would thus still be attached to the engine. This the original OEM carb - I just rebuilt it.

I pulled the engine covers and cleaned the engine & fins before changing the ignition coils 2 weeks ago.

Pumps were made by Briggs & Stratton.

I assume you are referring to the key ignition switch? If so, this is accessible for a fairly easy inspection. I will check it out in the morning, as I have not inspected it. As for the after-fire solenoid, I clipped the pin completely off, which did not resolve the issue. I had the carb...

CH22s-66522 on Yazoo with 62" deck. Both fuel pumps I purchased were Briggs and Stratton. Someone just suggested a possible Oil Pressure Switch malfunction. I looked on the mower and located what I believe to be the switch (to the right of the drain plug). Not sure how to test the switch...

I removed the fuel line going to the carb and placed it in a container. I then turned the key. The pump was pumping gas thru the line into the container. So, the pump is working.

From a reputable mower/tractor/small equipment dealer.

I will have to see if it has an "oil pressure switch"? The shutdown takes about 3 seconds...a single or duel very quick shudder then nothing. But, I am drawn back to the empty fuel filter - 15 minutes of sitting and I have enough gas in the filter to restart. Would the oil pressure switch...

The filter was purchased at our areas go-to equipment dealer. I don't recall the exact make. I used a wire and air hose to verify the vent holes were open. I have also loosened the tank cap, as I was mowing, to see if it would increase the gas flow in the filter - which it did not.

I have owned this 62" mower for 20 years. Suddenly, the fuel filter is empty and the mower shuts down - as if I turned the key off. Let it set and the fuel filter {Vacuum} refills to 50 to 75% with the mower off. Restart and it may run for 30 minutes or 2 or 3 hours (it decides). Here is...