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S&B Petrol Lawnmower

  • 12-08-2014 2:36pm
    #1
    raler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭


    Hi,

    A recently inherited one I got won't start. Going to check the spark plug and fuel, but can anyone tell me what, if any, additional stuff I need to add to the petrol ? I've heard various things, like oil (seperate to the oil compartment itself).

    Thanks in advance,
    R


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  • #2
    PeteFalk78
    Closed Accounts Posts: 762 ✭✭✭PeteFalk78


    Do you mean B&S as in Briggs and Stratton? I'd start with spark plug to see if it is sparking, ground the side. Check the fuel filter, clean the air filter etc


  • #3
    sky6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,445 ✭✭✭sky6


    Drain the Fuel tank first as modern petrol is of such poor quality that after even one winter it turns to a gel which blocks up jets etc. You could try clearing it by removing jets and using Carb Cleaner. A new Spark plug and filter won;t do any harm either.


  • #4
    raler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭raler


    Thanks for the advice folks


  • #5
    sparky63
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 160 ✭✭sparky63


    Have a look here, might help.

    http://www.briggsandstratton.com/us/en/support/faqs/engine-problem-solving-tips


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