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Most common problem is a dirty/clogged fuel filter restricting a good flow of fuel to the engine. Otherwise, the carburetor needs adjustment. Or, if the engine is blowing black smoke before it dies, check the spark plug and the air filter, or a too rich mixture from the carburetor.
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Your WeedEater Lawnmower Model 961140004 09 The lawnmower starts right up with the first pull but it sounds like it has no power and will mow a short distance and then dies?
change the spark plug or check the gap on the spark plug. clean your air filter.
How does a 2005 Dodge Durango act if the security system is malfunctioning?
Either it starts and dies, or it will not crank.Either it starts and dies, or it will not crank.
Lawnmower starts but won't stay running?
Dirty carburetor.
What to do when Lawnmower starts then sputters and stops?
out of gas or engine has problems; advice: consult manufacturer
How does the safety shutoff bar work on a lawnmower?
It usually works the throttle. When you let go, it gets no gas and dies.
Lawnmower does not restart after it has been running. It starts after it sits and cools off for an hour or so?
Im guessing this is a petrol lawnmower. sounds like the float is not set at the correct level in the carburetor
Why won't my lawnmower start it just backfires?
Could be that the fuel pump clogged... or the diaphragm for the fuel pump commonly dies out.
What does it mean when car stops in road no electrical at all then starts with jump then dies again?
Bad battery, most likely.
2007 Honda civic starts runs for 3 secs then dies not under warranty?
2007 honda civic starts up then dies
Why car starts then dies?
Lack of fuel .
Dodge gr caravan 1999 starts dies starts dies starts dies and then nothing until about 24 hours and starts right up runs great while driving then you turn it off and it starts dies all over again?
Fuel pump is gping out it may have enough fuel to start then it works like a vacuum but the pressure is not enough to keep it going. Same thing happend to my Buick Lasabre.
What does it mean when a lawnmower starts to smoke?
Depending on the lawn mowerYou are out of oil and the engine is overheatingYour oil is too dirty because you have not been changing your oilSome old dry grass or flammable material is stuck in the gears
