Have an Exmark Metro Model M36-12.5K5 with a Kawasaki FB460V-MS14 engine.
Ran out of gas last year while mowing. Put in fresh fuel and it ran for about 5-10 minutes before it started sputtering and then died.
Now difficult to start. When it does, it only runs for about 10 seconds or so before it dies.
I replaced the fuel filter, cleaned out the fuel tank and checked the fuel line and shut-off valve. Spark plug looked (and tested) okay, but I replaced it anyway.
I pulled the carburetor and expected to find sediment or varnish, but it looked fine. I cleaned it as best I could anyway.
Compression was within specs. The fact that it starts means it has spark.
This leads me back to a fuel issue. Aside from taking apart the carb again, is there anything else I’m missing?
Ran out of gas last year while mowing. Put in fresh fuel and it ran for about 5-10 minutes before it started sputtering and then died.
Now difficult to start. When it does, it only runs for about 10 seconds or so before it dies.
I replaced the fuel filter, cleaned out the fuel tank and checked the fuel line and shut-off valve. Spark plug looked (and tested) okay, but I replaced it anyway.
I pulled the carburetor and expected to find sediment or varnish, but it looked fine. I cleaned it as best I could anyway.
Compression was within specs. The fact that it starts means it has spark.
This leads me back to a fuel issue. Aside from taking apart the carb again, is there anything else I’m missing?