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Originally Posted by Art
vin wrote:
hi, im a newbie to this forum so please bare with me if i've put this in
the wrong section SORRY!
okay well, my petrol lawn mower wont start.
-i drained out all the petrol and put some new petrol in and nothing
happened.
-the petrol goes past the fuel filter and to the next fuel line but
doesnt go past the carb?
-i took the fuel lines off the one that goes into the carb n pull
started it a few times n put the fuel line back on. once i done that the
engine sounded better like it wanted to start. but still nothing
-the spark plug is totally dry no petrol on it at all!
-last time it was started, roughly 2 weeks ago
can anyone help me please!?
Disassemble and clean the carb then reassemble. If that sounds like more
than you can do, take it to a repair shop.
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Art
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As Art says, You have a blockage in your carburettor and the only way to fix it properly is to take it apart but if you've never done this before you run the inherant risk of loose parts that may fall out when you open it up and cause yourself more problems. If your unsure, best to take it to a specialist repairer for sonic cleaning.
There is a way to cheat but its going to leave a bad taste in your mouth.... literally!!!
**Please only use the following steps if you understand the risks assossiated with petrol & the inhalation of petrol fumes. I accept no responsibilty for injury, permanent damage or death caused to you by the follwing steps!!!!**
With everything aasembled as it should be, take the petrol tank cap off and wrap your hands around the neck of the tank where the cap screws on. Place your cheeks on to your hands to form a seal and blow as hard as you can in to the petrol tank. This will pressurise the fuel system and "should" dislodge any blockage.