I pulled the lawnmower out of storage today, put some gas in it, and it started on the first pull. I proceeded to begin mowing the yard, and everything was fine for about 10 minutes. Then the engine sputtered and died as if it were out of gas. It was not. I tried pull-starting it again, and it would sputter a little but never stay running. One of the times I reached down and began pumping the primer bulb, and that kept it running as long I continued to pump the priming bulb. As soon as I stopped pumping the bulb, the engine would sputter and die a few seconds later.
There appears to be some sort of issue with the fuel delivery, but I am a novice when it comes to these small engines. Any advice on how to proceed is appreciated.
Pertinent details:
- mower is a Craftsman 20" side-exit push model with mulching capability.
- engine is 4HP Husqvarna (sp?) and is 2 years old max (unknown exact born on date; was purchased used last year).
- engine oil is fresh (changed last season before putting up for winter).
- gasoline was fresh; 93 octane purchased this morning.
There appears to be some sort of issue with the fuel delivery, but I am a novice when it comes to these small engines. Any advice on how to proceed is appreciated.
Pertinent details:
- mower is a Craftsman 20" side-exit push model with mulching capability.
- engine is 4HP Husqvarna (sp?) and is 2 years old max (unknown exact born on date; was purchased used last year).
- engine oil is fresh (changed last season before putting up for winter).
- gasoline was fresh; 93 octane purchased this morning.