The problem I'm experiencing is the mower will die after going for a short period (1-2 minutes) it will start back up but will die within a few seconds. The engine will surge like its running out of gas qwhen this happens. But during the 1-2 min it does run, it's sounds strong. This is an old snapper rider that the model tag has long since faded to white so I can't get a model#. I should say I've replaced the air filter, fuel filter and the throttle cable (it was time for a new cable anyway) and the spark plug. It's been mentioned it could be the coil. Ya think? Also (hate to show my ignorance) but where is the coil?
12hp B&S engine on Snapper Rider
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The coil is under the flywheel ... but it starts back up ... I would not think you have a coil problem...
First check if it is a fuel problem... spray any flammable liquid into the carb... even WD40 will work as a temp fuel..
all you need to make an engine run is fuel, air, compression and spark all at the right time...
I think you are having a fuel problem. Establish that with another fuel , and then it will be easier to track the problem.. .:smile:KennyV
First check if it is a fuel problem... spray any flammable liquid into the carb... even WD40 will work as a temp fuel..
all you need to make an engine run is fuel, air, compression and spark all at the right time...
I think you are having a fuel problem. Establish that with another fuel , and then it will be easier to track the problem.. .:smile:KennyV
Good point but I did fail to mention that I had emptied the fuel tank and run what little fuel there was out of the mower and added fresh fuel I had just gotten. Also when the mower sits and cools down it will run ok for about a miniute or two. This kind of makes me believe this is a thermal problem somewhere. Any chance that could affect the coil in that way?
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I could be wrong (as usual), but still sounds to me like fuel/carb problem. When you had the tank empty did you blow air up thru the fuel line to make sure it was clear ? Is there a fuel filter that could be clogged (even if it looks OK) ? Have you run a good cleaner thru the carb (to clean out the main jet) ? Is the gas cap venting properly (will it run with the cap off or loose) ? Did you make sure all the cooling fins are clear of grass clippings/animal nests ?
Good Luck !
Good Luck !
I have experienced this problem before, it turned out to be a hairline crack in the cylinder head. as the engine warmed up it would desperse oil on the magneto and the engine would shut down. Wait 5-10 minutes and it would start again, run for a bit and quit again.