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My lawn mower will not stay started

Lawn mower will only stay running if I keep the primer bulb pressed. As soon as I stop priming the motor starts. I have a new air filter and fresh gas.

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You need to check the fuel line for cracks/breaks. Check the fuel filter if it has one. If these two things are o.k., then you will need to clean the carb. It probably has debris in it.

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Jim Parker Jun 13, 2009

Thanks for the rating.
When cleaning the carb., Use a Den Tek Brush, (http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a...), to clean the small portals in carb. Make sure the small screen in carb is free of debris.

Jim

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