I have a Snapper Easy Speed lawn mower that will not run. Here is a little background: I was mowing my lawn a few weeks ago when suddenly the mower's blade was caught up in a bunch of fishing line that for some unknown reason was in the lawn (we just recently moved to a new house). When I was trying to trouble shoot the cause of the seize (before knowing it was fishing line) I looked at the gas level and noticed it was a little low. So immediately I thought, lets fill it up with gas and try it again. Nope didnt run. So the I looked under the lawn mower tilting it upwards (handle bars down) and tried to clear it. Since it was difficult to clear I tilted it on its side (which I think was a mistake). I tilted it on the filter/ carburetor side and cleared the blade and shaft. when I tried to restart it, the mower starts and then putters off slowly and dies. It all happens within a few seconds (depending on how much I prime it).
What I have done:
I have started the mower WITHOUT the air filter...same problem
I have undone the carburetor plug and stuck a ornament wire hook through to clear the holes...same problem
I have checked the oil level...full
Gas is full
There was gas in the carburetor when I removed it, so it shouldnt be the fuel line.
Spark plug has a gap in it.
I am at a loss here as what it could be. Any suggestions before I spend a fortune on a new mower?
