"Bob" wrote in message
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On Mar 15, 1:47 pm, "asdfa" wrote:
So I have a regular push lawnmower. The only way i can get the lawn mower
to start is to directly syphon gas out with a hose and put a few drops in
the carburator. Then the mower will start for a few seconds until it
drinks
up the few drops of gas and it will dye. So I bought a new one because I
couldnt fix it. Now my push edger is doing the same thing. It will only
start when i directly put gas into the carburator and will run for a
second
or two until the gas it gone. I dont want to have to buy another edger
just
because of the SAME EXACT PROBLEM. HOW do i fix this? The lawn mower
service people charge to much.,. Thanks Please post towards group.not my
valid email.
Phillip

If it starts & runs with a few drops of gas in the carb, that
eliminates everything except fuel starvation, meaning no fuel getting
thru the carb. That is usually caused by a clogged fuel pickup screen
in the tank, or a clogged jet in the carb. Both situations require
pulling the carb, disassembly, and blowing it out with carb cleaner.
Then you need to put it back together with a new carb kit. (gaskets &
fuel "pump").
It sounds like you are not taking care of your machines at the end of
the cutting season. NEVER let fuel remain in the tank/carb over the
winter without a fuel stabilizer added to the gas. Otherwise you get
the problem you have described for both units.
BTW, the primer bulb does crack & is cheap & replaceable.
Bob S.
Bob
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I agree it is probably a fuel problem, but may not require a carb overhaul.
I'd get a can of carb cleaner and a can of starter (Either) fluid from any
auto parts store.

Spray some carb cleaner in the carb air intake & pull engine starter a few
time.
Then I'd squirt a very little starter fluid in the intake and try to start
it. If you can get the engine running for more than a few seconds, keep
spraying in a bit of carb' cleaner. This may take care of the carb problem
(if that's what it is) as well as disolving some gunk on the valves.

Another Bob