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Lawnmower problem

  • 27-05-2008 03:34PM
    #1
    mikep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 995 ✭✭✭


    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


Comments

  • #2
    mdw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭mdw


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

    Good luck


  • #3
    dardevle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 771 ✭✭✭dardevle


    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.


  • #4
    bmaxi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,859 ✭✭✭bmaxi


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


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