Mower starts and cuts out

[Dackers]

Hi All

My petrol mower is 6 yrs old. Problem is it cuts out after a few seconds and I have to wait a few seconds before it starts up again. I have checked the petrol and oil
, and changed the plug. It was working fine a few days ago.

My initial thought is the carburettor needs cleaning or the ignition coil needs replacing since it needs to cool down before it starts again.

Has anyone experienced this problem?

 

[BassHarbor]

Same problem with the Toro I just bought used. Starts like a trooper and then cuts out. Each time I have to press the fuel primer ball thing to get it to start again