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Lawnmower problem

mikep · 2008-05-27 14:34:40

Hi Our lawn mower (petrol) has decided not to cooperate...it starts but cuts out immediately...any thoughts?? p.s. sorry if this is the wrong forum

27-05-2008 03:34PM

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mikep

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Hi

Our lawn mower (petrol) has decided not to cooperate...it starts but cuts out immediately...any thoughts??

p.s. sorry if this is the wrong forum

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#2 27-05-2008 05:18PM

mdw

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check the spark plugs give them a rub with a dry cloth worked wonders on mine.

Good luck

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#3 27-05-2008 06:39PM

dardevle

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maybe fuel starved if it starts and then cuts out. if your a hands on type try draining the carburettor float bowel(bowel shaped thingy beneath the carb,single bolt beneath)let the fuel run free then replace and try starting as normal.

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#4 28-05-2008 11:10PM

bmaxi

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Dirty air filter? Try and run it without the filter.

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