20 Most Recent Husqvarna 7021 21Inch 160cc Honda GCV Gas Powered Lawn Mower () Questions & Answers

More or less, check your rings... sounds to me as if your rings are going...

Fire will also come from exhaust if too much starter fluid is sprayed..

Use carburetor cleaner instead

its not going to matter if the seal is leaking damage alreay done to it run it till it stops or lockes up

Follow the cable to make sure it isn't stuck. If the cable moves freely, check that the flywheel brake and any attached springs are connected properly. These are usually under the pull start cover.

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Gas filter might not run properly and it must be replace. If it gets bad enough the lawn mower might not turn on and in worse case gasoline could start coming out the air pusher.

Hi dylan Drain your carburator of fuel, I am sure you have water there also..if that does not work I have some info for yoiu below. **********************

Go to your nearest Husky Dealer or SMALL ENGINE REPAIR. You can also get parts on EBAY.

See if the side outlet needs a plug underneath to keep the grass inside the deck to be mulched. A lot of mowers have these plugs but this one might have not been installed.

the most likely issue is fuel. Spark usually either works or doesn't. To test, try an axillary fuel source and see if the unit keeps running. Do beware of backfire risk, and an external fuel source can be hazardous. but all you may need is a squirt or two right in the carb, at the time it is wanting to die. if it perks up, fuel is your issue.So, normally that takes carb surgery, open, clean blow out passageways, BUT, one trick is to try putting your palm over the carb. inlet, again, at the exact time when the machine is shutting down, at the 3 second mark,. You want the most engine speed, cover the carb, sometimes this will clear blockages. If not, surgery. Look for particulate matter and sludge buildup. if you are going this route, also clean the fuel delivery hose and its filter.

I can't tell you how many pieces of small equipment I have been given for free because it "just won't start" or "won't stay running". Start by draining the tank and cleaning it out - use a good carb cleaner. It only takes a grain of sand to create a problem. You may have to take the carb apart and clean that out too.

I would try to clean out the carburetor and replace diaphragm if your carb has one. Easy way to tell is put a little bit of carb cleaner in the spark plug hole then try to start it. I it fires up and then dies then the carb is not getting the gas to the engine. Hope this helps!

clean out the jets in the carb