I have this mower which has been sitting awhile. The throttle control cable was broken and the cable that attaches to the front drive wheel control is slack. I kept pulling the rope with gas in the tank and it wouldn't start. If I spray starter fluid into the air intake it starts and then quickly shuts off.
UPDATE
After I replaced the carb (which was very corroded), the filter, springs, fuel line. The mower started on one pull and I was able to mow for about a minute before it cut out. I couldn't restart it.
Since the mower was sitting for some time - and figuring that the engine was getting gas - I replaced the spark plug. Started right up. Ran for about 30 seconds and then cut out. Couldn't restart it.
In both instances, I shot starter fluid into the carb after it died. Nothing at all. Didn't even restart for a few seconds.
At this point, I'm at a loss - mentally and financially. I can't imagine what else it could be. It ran - albeit for a short time. What should I be checking next?
UPDATE
After I replaced the carb (which was very corroded), the filter, springs, fuel line. The mower started on one pull and I was able to mow for about a minute before it cut out. I couldn't restart it.
Since the mower was sitting for some time - and figuring that the engine was getting gas - I replaced the spark plug. Started right up. Ran for about 30 seconds and then cut out. Couldn't restart it.
In both instances, I shot starter fluid into the carb after it died. Nothing at all. Didn't even restart for a few seconds.
At this point, I'm at a loss - mentally and financially. I can't imagine what else it could be. It ran - albeit for a short time. What should I be checking next?