this mower really has me scratching my head old carb was corroded so it has new carb clean fuel tank and fuel new fuel line from tank to carb but it will only run for a few seconds then it dies you can repeat the starting procedure and even play with the choke and it makes no difference HELP!!!!::frown:
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cub cadet 11A-18MC056 push mower
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this mower really has me scratching my head old carb was corroded so it has new carb clean fuel tank and fuel new fuel line from tank to carb but it will only run for a few seconds then it dies you can repeat the starting procedure and even play with the choke and it makes no difference HELP!!!!::frown:
It sounds like your main jet is still clogged, not allowing gas to get through. I would clean carb real well and reassemble, then it should run.
here is what i have done to try to get this mower to run cleaned fuel tank,replaced fuel line, new spark plug cleaned carb twice and even had a replacement carb to try and still will not continue to run after cranking with choke pulled it dies immediately playing with the choke does no good it still dies carb has fuel in it checked the bowl and it is full of fuel and will restart each time with choke pulled but dies immediatelyInstall a new needle and seat when you clean it.
I don't know if this will help or is even relevant. I had a pushmower a couple of years ago that would start and run when rope started, but wouldn't start with the electric starter, even when the engine was warm. the problem was a gap issue with the ignition module. The spec showed between .008-.016, and would only run at .012. .011 or .013 would start with the electric starter. so it could be related to the air gap clearance between the ignition module and the flywheel.
Just a thought, but I could be wet behind the ears.
Just a thought, but I could be wet behind the ears.
7CZHS1731FW it is a 173CC mtd engine cub cadet model 11A-18MC056 serial 1H137K70008 I have tried with an air filter and without no difference made at all will start when choke is pulled then dies immediately repeat the steps and the same thing this one really has me confused it has new plug and everything to make it run but it will notPlease post all the engine numbers. I'm scratching my head to.
With the numbers you have posted, I can find anything. The model number does not come up on the Cub Cadet or MTD models. The engine numbers are like nothing I have seen. Please double check all numbers. Is there a name on the engine?
Rivets, the engine is the Chinese manufacturered MTD engine. If you put just the 11a-18mc as the model number it will show up as a valid number. It gives you the choose of 07,08,09 models. from the serial number he gave earlier it is a 2007.
The engine parts breakdown is listed under the engine assy diagram link.
The only other thing I can think of besides my past above is maybe a torn or reversed intake gasket.
The engine parts breakdown is listed under the engine assy diagram link.
The only other thing I can think of besides my past above is maybe a torn or reversed intake gasket.
IL I have tried the numbers you posted and still can't come up with any results. Must not understand Chinese. I agree with you that it sure sounds like any air leak somewhere. Because I can't see what I am talking about makes it difficult. I'm a visual guy. My guesses are cracked primer (if it has one), bad gaskets (as you said), bad high speed jet (older Chinese carbs are known for this). If I had it in the shop I would be punching the jet, to see it I could get a richer mixture. I've got plenty of Chinese carbs laying around and this has worked in the pasted. I won't post how to do this, because as you known, this can cause way too many problems and get expensive if done improperly. A possibility could be a bad head gasket, allowing air to be sucked in, but now I'm getting out there in the area of what am I missing, and my brain is fried, so I'll try something stupid. I really want to know how this comes out, because there are smarter guys out there than me. This just proves that those on this forum who say I don't know what I am talking about, are right.