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Craftsman riding mower won't stay running

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saveahorse

Hi I'm Cindi. I have an older Craftsman riding mower. A couple weeks ago I was mowing and it just sputtered and died. I replaced the battery because it was old and wouldn't hold a charge. I've checked the gas cap and it gets air, changed fuel filter, It now starts but quits within a few seconds. I'm going to clean out the little metal cup under the carburator. Sorry I forgot the name of it, and hope for the best. I live on disability and there's no $$ for a repair man or a new mower so hoping I don't need a starter as well. Wish me luck cause my lawn looks more like a field.


#2

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Mikel1

Have you cleaned the carb?


#3

Carscw

Carscw

saveahorse said:
Hi I'm Cindi. I have an older Craftsman riding mower. A couple weeks ago I was mowing and it just sputtered and died. I replaced the battery because it was old and wouldn't hold a charge. I've checked the gas cap and it gets air, changed fuel filter, It now starts but quits within a few seconds. I'm going to clean out the little metal cup under the carburator. Sorry I forgot the name of it, and hope for the best. I live on disability and there's no $$ for a repair man or a new mower so hoping I don't need a starter as well. Wish me luck cause my lawn looks more like a field.
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If it turns over and starts then you starter is fine.

You was so close the metal cup thing is called a bowl.
How is the air filter?
Don't know what model you have or engine but some have a oil safety switch. Make sure the oil is full.
Just for a fast test Will it run with the coke on or half open?
Was it running good before it shut down?

Sorry to ask this but is it out of gas?

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))


#4

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saveahorse

Yes the gas tank is full, plenty of oil, has compression, new spark plug, new battery. It's a White mower, I keep saying Craftsman which I believe is about the same. Has a Briggs and Stratton 16 hp cool. It was going along nicely when it just sputtered and died.


#5

Carscw

Carscw

saveahorse said:
Yes the gas tank is full, plenty of oil, has compression, new spark plug, new battery. It's a White mower, I keep saying Craftsman which I believe is about the same. Has a Briggs and Stratton 16 hp cool. It was going along nicely when it just sputtered and died.
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Did you take the bowl off?
Was it full of gas?

I would take the carb off and get a rebuild kit and clean it.

I don't know how much a shop would charge you to clean and rebuild it. But I would take it off and bring it to them.

Sounds like you know a little about mowers so maybe you could do it your self.

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))


#6

EngineMan

EngineMan

Can you post up the model, type, and code number off the engine, this video will help you find them.

Briggs & Stratton: Find Your Briggs & Stratton Model Type Code - YouTube


#7

jmurray01

jmurray01

I have moved your thread to the Craftsman Forum.


#8

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saveahorse

Carscw said:
Did you take the bowl off?
Was it full of gas?

I would take the carb off and get a rebuild kit and clean it.

I don't know how much a shop would charge you to clean and rebuild it. But I would take it off and bring it to them.

Sounds like you know a little about mowers so maybe you could do it your self.

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))
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Yes the bowl had gas in it and I also cleaned it. My Grandson checked it out last night and is going to take off the carb. He said he's sure that's the problem so I will post if that does the trick.


#9

Carscw

Carscw

saveahorse said:
Yes the bowl had gas in it and I also cleaned it. My Grandson checked it out last night and is going to take off the carb. He said he's sure that's the problem so I will post if that does the trick.
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Glad you have him to help you.

I agree it's going to be a dirty carb.

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))


#10

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saveahorse

saveahorse said:
Yes the bowl had gas in it and I also cleaned it. My Grandson checked it out last night and is going to take off the carb. He said he's sure that's the problem so I will post if that does the trick.
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Ok so, carb is all redone and the mower did start with a little more umph. Problem is that it drained the new battery in just minutes. Would that be the starter?


#11

Carscw

Carscw

saveahorse said:
Ok so, carb is all redone and the mower did start with a little more umph. Problem is that it drained the new battery in just minutes. Would that be the starter?
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No would not be the starter

Are you saying that when the mower is running the battery goes dead?

Or that it goes dead trying to start the engine?

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))


#12

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saveahorse

Carscw said:
No would not be the starter

Are you saying that when the mower is running the battery goes dead?

Or that it goes dead trying to start the engine?

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))
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When it stopped running the battery didn't have enough juice to start it. The battery is brand new.


#13

EngineMan

EngineMan

Have you check out the Charging System...?

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#14

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saveahorse

EngineMan said:
Have you check out the Charging System...?
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We have figured out one of the valves are stuck :(


#15

EngineMan

EngineMan

Did I read this post wrong..?


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