We have a Craftsman mower (with a Briggs and Stratton engine) that we have not taken very good care of. Not only did we not remove the gasoline before wintering it over, but we also did not maintain the air filter or spark plug. So it was not surprising that when we went to use it this spring it wouldn't start. However, with these simple steps we were able to get it running as good as new.
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We have a Craftsman mower (with a Briggs and Stratton engine) that we have not taken very good care of.
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I have a Craftsman 6.5 HP self propelled mower. It is maybe 10yrs old and runs great once I get it started. I have the problem every week. I have to prime 15+ times, then pull the thing until my arm is about to fall off. I have had it serviced, oil, plug, carbkit, and the base air cleaner replaced. This one has the primer bulb. It is not bad gas, I drain and run it out every year. Once I have it started it will run and restart without an issue. A week later, same issue.
By Ken
I have a Craftsman mower, model #917375622. I cleaned the carb and it starts for about 8 seconds then dies. It's fairly new, but I can't get it to keep running. It has a good plug and filter; choke works. What now? Should I try recleaning the carb again?
By Matt
So what is the next step, when the primer doesn't seem to be working properly?
By Cynthia E.
My mower has 12 volts at the starter, but it will not engage the starter.
By Bob
I have a pretty new lawn mower that won't start. The blade won't move and the cord won't pull freely.
I have a 2010 Briggs and Stratton push mower that won't start. It has new gas, the carburetor is clean, and it has a new spark plug. Could it be the fuel filter, and where is that located?
I have a Troy Built lawn mower. I have already used it this year, but when I went to use it today, it just sputtered and wouldn't start. Any suggestions?
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When I try to start my mower the first few times it seems to try to start, then the next time it's silent. What's wrong with it?
