Have an Exmark Metro 36” with a Kawasaki FB460V engine.
Ran out of gas while mowing. Refueled. Mower ran for about 5-10 minutes and then starting sputtering.
I quit for the day and decided to continue another time.
I did have to replace the fuel filter once before, so I thought this might be a good time to replace it again.
At first, the mower wouldn’t start at all. I eventually got it to start, but it would only run for about 15-20 seconds before it would start sputtering again and then die.
I’m guessing that running out of gas sucked sediment into the carburetor (despite the fuel filter) and that a carburetor cleaning is required.
I’m also wondering about the possibility of contaminated fuel; as I’ve since learned that the station where I purchased the fuel had been cited at least twice by the State for selling adulterated fuel.
I’m going to drain the fuel and replace it with fuel from a different station. If that doesn’t work, then I guess I will move on to the carburetor.
Just wondering if I am on the right track or if there are other things I should also be checking.
Thanks
Ran out of gas while mowing. Refueled. Mower ran for about 5-10 minutes and then starting sputtering.
I quit for the day and decided to continue another time.
I did have to replace the fuel filter once before, so I thought this might be a good time to replace it again.
At first, the mower wouldn’t start at all. I eventually got it to start, but it would only run for about 15-20 seconds before it would start sputtering again and then die.
I’m guessing that running out of gas sucked sediment into the carburetor (despite the fuel filter) and that a carburetor cleaning is required.
I’m also wondering about the possibility of contaminated fuel; as I’ve since learned that the station where I purchased the fuel had been cited at least twice by the State for selling adulterated fuel.
I’m going to drain the fuel and replace it with fuel from a different station. If that doesn’t work, then I guess I will move on to the carburetor.
Just wondering if I am on the right track or if there are other things I should also be checking.
Thanks