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| Thread ID: 121021 | 2011-10-08 02:59:00 | lawn mower engine woes - any experts out there | globe (11482) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 1236313 | 2011-10-08 04:50:00 | What I use to do with a flooded lawnmower, motor Briggs and Stratton engine, was to remove the spark plug turn it upside down and fill it with methalated spirits then set it alight, and after the meths had burned give it a clean with a bit of sand paper, then put the plug back in and the mower which usually went on second or third pull. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1236314 | 2011-10-08 05:09:00 | Put in new spark plug and spray CRC easy start now called jump start into the intake. If it fires runs the dies it means the carb just needs a clean. Dont make things harder than they are. |
prefect (6291) | ||
| 1236315 | 2011-10-08 06:18:00 | start you bastard | Gobe1 (6290) | ||
| 1236316 | 2011-10-08 07:11:00 | Take spark plug out, give it a good brush with wire brush and stick it back in and try to start it again. LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1236317 | 2011-10-08 07:29:00 | While your good Mrs has created a PITA, she is also to be admired somewhat for even having the knowledge that a 2 stroke needs oil in the fuel (despite it being a 4st). There's loads of others out there that would run everything on plain 91 octane without a second thought, who have learnt that when the engine seizes you simply let it cool down, then continue your somewhat smokey mowing a few hours later. Fuel is flowing. Regardless of whether it's too much or too little, or still a tad oily I'm siding with those who suggest letting it sit for the night (fuel line turned on, starter in the Run position), spark plug removed. Try again tomorrow, admire your lady tonight - she's smarter than many out there. Hell, she was going to mow your lawn for you - give her a medal - she's a winner mate! |
Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1236318 | 2011-10-08 07:53:00 | What I use to do with a flooded lawnmower, motor Briggs and Stratton engine, was to remove the spark plug turn it upside down and fill it with methalated spirits then set it alight, and after the meths had burned give it a clean with a bit of sand paper, then put the plug back in and the mower which usually went on second or third pull. :) NEVER clean a plug with sand paper! The sand will score the cylinder bore and damage the motor. Don't clean the plug, fit a new one. Getting a spark in the open does not mean that it will spark under compression. Compressed air has more resistance than atmospheric pressure. I always use 2 stroke mix in a 4 stroke mower, that way there is no danger of using straight petrol in a 2stroke which is disastrous. |
mzee (3324) | ||
| 1236319 | 2011-10-08 09:26:00 | What a load of bullocks. Use to use very fine wet and dry paper to clean out the spark plug. Blew all the **** out before I replaced it. Never failed to work. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1236320 | 2011-10-08 19:30:00 | I always use 2 stroke mix in a 4 stroke mower, that way there is no danger of using straight petrol in a 2stroke which is disastrous. What kind of logic is that??!! Uh, I have both types of motor so instead of labelling or checking I'll just keep 2 stroke around instead and then I don't have to think. The mind boggles at the thought of what you'd do at our place with both a diesel and petrol vehicel then. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1236321 | 2011-10-08 20:30:00 | I don't know whether there are such things as spark plug cleaners now days. They were a machine that blasted fine sand into the spark plug with compressed air to clean all the **** out. I had diy one that worked off your car battery. It had a little electric motor in it that blew the sand into the spark plug. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1236322 | 2011-10-08 21:54:00 | Fixed it. Air filter was rooted after all. Took it off and it starts. Off to get a replacement as the old one is drenched in oil. Fingers crossed | globe (11482) | ||
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