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A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the lawn mower for a long period of time. Over time, some of the ingredients in the fuel may evaporate, leaving behind a thicker, stickier substance. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the engine to stall.
Over time, the spark arrestor can become clogged with soot. If the spark arrestor is clogged, the chainsaw may run stall or run rough. To unclog the spark arrestor, remove it and clean it with a wire brush. You can also replace the spark arrestor.
The chain may not have the proper amount of tension. If the adjustment screw is too loose, the chain may not make good contact with the wood. If the chain is too tight, the chain may not rotate at the proper speed, causing the chain not to cut properly. To adjust the chain, tighten or loosen the adjustment screw.
A full gas tank and oil reservoir are the essential first steps when checking why the lawn mower won`t stay running, but the problem could also be a dirty filter, clogged carburetor, improper fuel mixture, or a dirty spark plug.
You Lose Power in the Middle of Mowing:
Here`s why this happens and what you can do: Dirty Air Filter on Your Lawn Mower: Clean or replace. Dirty Spark Plug: Clean or replace. Build Up of Clippings & Debris: Clean underside of your lawn mower deck as noted above.
A Dirty Carburetor Can Cause a Lawnmower To Start Then Die
By far, the most common issue that causes a stalled motor is a dirty carburetor. The carburetor on your engine is the thing that draws in air and mixes it with the fuel. Contrary to what the movies might make you think, gasoline itself is not very flammable.
The fuel line may be clogged from stale fuel deposits, more reasons to cause your chainsaw to cut out when applying throttle. If a fuel line is cracked, it will leak gasoline and draw air from outside into the fuel line. If the line is leaking fuel, it needs to be replaced.
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Sharpening or replacing the mower blades is also the answer if grass tips look ragged or tattered instead of cleanly cut. Blade vibration also causes an uneven cut. To eliminate vibration, replace unbalanced blades and worn mandrels. Replace a worn blade belt because a worn belt won`t spin the blades correctly.
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If the tank is sealed, the fuel becomes air locked, and the mower stalls. This typically happens after a short period between ten and thirty minutes and also depends on factors like weather and gas tank fuel level.
A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the lawn mower for a long period of time. Over time, some of the ingredients in the fuel may evaporate, leaving behind a thicker, stickier substance. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the engine to stall.
If your lawn mower starts, runs for a while, then dies, check the ignition coil, gas cap, and spark plug. One or more of these parts could be causing your problem. Follow our repair and symptom guide to help you fix this.
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.
Check that all the safety switches are working correctly, it is possible the seat switch is bad or loose plug/ bad wire. Also if battery weak or charging system weak/faulty the clutch will stall out engine, charge battery up with charger and try.
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Poulan pro 42 cc, no spark – Poulan Pro 42CC 2 Cycle Chainsaw, 18"
ANSWER : Try diss connecting the earth cut out wire from the ignition unit and try for a spark again, this will rule out the switch and any trapped wires, re set the air gap between the unit and the flywheel to 0.3mm, if there is still no spark the unit is bad and will require replacment, they are normally only held on with a couple of allen screws, and either bolted to the cylinder or the crankcase.
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Poulan chainsaw 18″ 42 cc, pro gas filler cap?
ANSWER : Yep they swell after a while and will not screw in or out!
Sand the threads down so that the circumference is reduced with a course file or plumbers cloth, chamfer the threads a bit on the edges. A new one will do the same thing after a while so just fix the one you have.
Sand the threads down so that the circumference is reduced with a course file or plumbers cloth, chamfer the threads a bit on the edges. A new one will do the same thing after a while so just fix the one you have.
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Maxtra CHAINSAWS CAN YOU SUPPLY CHAINOIL PLUGS?FOR maxtra 42CC
18″-ml 72tfgcsoo8 the plug i have will not stay in place .
18″-ml 72tfgcsoo8 the plug i have will not stay in place .
ANSWER : I would check jackssmallengines.com the link is below. They supply Poulan replacement parts.http://www.jackssmallengines.com/poulan_chainsaw_parts_index.cfmGood luck.
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I have a Poulan Pro 260 and the spring that attaches from the handle to the engine has boke. I am having a difficult time finding the part/part # so I can reorder. Can you help?
ANSWER : The upper av spring is part no. 545006036, check out the web for sellers.
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Need to locate a diode for a Poulan Pro riding mower
ANSWER : It is on the engine side of the two wire plug going to the engine it will only be a slight bubble in the wires
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Poulan pro bvm200vs, what is the spark plug gap suppossed to be set at?????????????
ANSWER : Re: “The plug should be set from the factory check your manual for the gap setting”Chris, If people had the manual do you honestly think they would waste their time looking for the answer online.Chris – I hope you don’t get paid for offering ‘Check your manual’ answers.
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What is the air gap for Poulan pro BVM 200 blower. I am not getting any spark with a new coil.
Thank you
ANSWER : .010 make sure its not on backwards some have an arrow molded on them to show wich way flywheel turns and make sure grounw wire is not pinched against metal that will shot the coil hope this helps
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My poulan pro 42cc will not start i get sparks from spark plug,but when i put the plug back in i get nothing
ANSWER : If you have spark and compression it must not be getting fuel.
Put a little mix directly into the carburetor and try to start it. If it pops and doesn’t continue to run look at your fuel lines. I think you have a cracked hose. HTH
Lou
Put a little mix directly into the carburetor and try to start it. If it pops and doesn’t continue to run look at your fuel lines. I think you have a cracked hose. HTH
Lou
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