"dave" wrote in message
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I have a Craftsman mower with a 6.5 hp B&S motor.

It didn't want to start this season. It has good fresh fuel and I
tried a new plug.
When I pull the cord there is nothing. When I pulled the plug it was
wet so I assumed that was the problem. DIdn't help either.
I sprayed starting fluid and it fired and ran for a moment until the
spray went away. If it was electrical it would not have run. Since
it ran on the starter fluid, it must be the carb,,, right? I am
assuming that maybe a jet is plugged. Am I heading down he right
path?

Thanks

If the jet is clogged how did the plug get wet ? Fresh fuel - but did you
drain the carb ? Might be water in the carb. You've covered everything
else - except maybe the float needle valve is stuck open. And it's getting
too much gas. Is there a choke on this thing or is it the kind with the
primer bulb ? I've had the little tube to or from the primer bulb crack and
break.