Self Propelled 21" 173cc OHV Won't start

[texanrick]

This little mower has ALWAYS started quickly but after storage for approx 8 mos I'm having a problem getting fuel to the carb. It will start right up with car cleaner directly in the carb so I disconnected the fuel line and find fuel flowing. I thought bad gas would be the problem so replaced. Still won't start. The fuel reservoir has gas but can't see that it is getting to the carb. Any suggestions? I didn't think the fuel filter was the problem since it was getting gas through the line.

Thanks, Rick

 

[rocky4]

This little mower has ALWAYS started quickly but after storage for approx 8 mos I'm having a problem getting fuel to the carb. It will start right up with car cleaner directly in the carb so I disconnected the fuel line and find fuel flowing. I thought bad gas would be the problem so replaced. Still won't start. The fuel reservoir has gas but can't see that it is getting to the carb. Any suggestions? I didn't think the fuel filter was the problem since it was getting gas through the line.

Thanks, Rick

Sounds like the carb is stopped up. If it has a bowl on the bottom of carb, take it off and see if it is full of gunk. Try cleaning out all the jets and lines with small piece of wire. If you can start it directly from the carburator to the engine, it has to be the carb. hope this helps.