Often asked: Sears Tractor Quits When I Put Mower On?

Why does my Craftsman riding mower keep dying?

If the engine acts as if it wants to start or starts and dies the problem is fuel related. The problem could be the fuel flow to the carburetor or a dirty carburetor.

Why does my riding mower keep shutting off?

The carburetor might be clogged. A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the lawn mower for a long period of time. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the engine to stall. If the carburetor is clogged, try cleaning it with carburetor cleaner.

Why does my riding lawnmower start and then die?

If your lawn mower starts, runs briefly, then dies these are the four most common reasons that’s happening: Dirty carburetor / clogged carburetor bowl. Old gasoline that has gone bad. Dirty or defective spark plugs.

Why does my riding mower die when I engage the blades?

If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged. The pulleys in your lawn tractor are driven by the drive belt, and turn the spindles. If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged.

Why is my mower sputtering?

Your mower pulls in air from outside and mixes it with gasoline for the proper explosion inside the engine. A dirty air filter inhibits the flow of air into the carburetor. Clean or replace the air filter to stop the mower from sputtering to a halt. Too much air can also cause problems for the engine.

Why does my Craftsman riding mower start but stalls?

The carburetor might be clogged. A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the lawn mower for a long period of time. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the engine to stall. If the carburetor is clogged, try cleaning it with carburetor cleaner.

How do you fix a lawn mower that starts then dies?

Clean the hole in the cap with a thin wire or if the cap is already beaten up, replace it with a new one. 6. Too much oil in the reservoir. If the mower starts then dies after a few minutes of running while you have already cleaned your carburetor.

What causes a lawn mower to stop running when it gets hot?

Other things that could cause this issue are bad fuel, weak/colapsed/kinked fuel line, faulty spark plug, faulty ignition/coil, oil over full, clogged air filter, plugged/dirty carburetor, worn engine parts internal rings/valves/etc.

Why does my John Deere mower keep cutting off?

Dirt simply clogs fuel flow, resulting in an engine that sputters and stalls. Drain the gas tank, clean it and fill it with fresh gasoline. Dispose of the contaminated fuel properly. Replace the fuel filter, too, which could have absorbed too much dirt or water to be effective.

How do you clean a carburetor on a lawn mower without removing it?

However, you can not spray the carburetor when the engine is off since it cannot do the cleaning without being propelled. All you need to do is to start the engine and spray directly at the center of the carburetor while it is running. Any deposits clogging in the carburetor will easily be removed.

Why does my mower die when I take it off choke?

Lawn Mower: Only Runs With The Choke On. If your lawnmower will start and run with the choke on but dies when the choke is turned off, it may have a problem with the carburetor. The carburetor brings air and fuel together and mixes them in the perfect ratio for combustion before they enter the engine.

Why does my mower only run when I push the primer?

The problem is that the carburetor is restricted or plugged and needs to be cleaned and rebuilt with a COMPLETE carburetor repair kit. Here is my comprehensive carburetor and fuel answer that may give you some ideas. And they call it “Oxygenated fuels!