Questions & Answers for: Mtd mower backfire

...mower to start now... I used my mtd rider on and off this past wknd. I shut it down for about an hour and when I tried to start it back up, it made a backfire sound, and now won't start. it cranks ...

mower with a B&S 20HP motor. runs good at start,but after 15 to 20 the engine starts to sputter. adding a little choke seems to fix the sputter for about 5 min, then I must add a little more choke

kohler lawn mower wont start just backfires remove the valve cover and make sure the valves are working  

B&S engine model 287707 will not start, backfires thru carb remove the valve cover on the front of the engine and check the valve adjustment  they are known for loosing valve seats so if the ...

snow blower dont stay running and back fires Does it backfire or fire out the exhaust? If it is the exhaust you need your valve clearance adjusted. The carb usually means either a bent flywhell key or

backfire throttle body won't hold idle shuts off after 20 seconds what is problem burnt exhaust valves need valve job and probably some carburater work that is what started the problem

Huskie rider backfired when shut off and now it is leaking oil out of crank shaft. What caused the back fire and why is it leaking oil now? My guess is air filter dirty and fuel is not burning ...

Huskie rider backfired when shut off and now it is leaking oil Make sure to bring to an idle before shutting off. Unburned gas can be pumped into the muffler and will heat and ignite it if shut off ...

16hp kohler backfires then will run ok- whats the problem It will backfire profusely for about 30-45 seconds, but will start running fine again. Will do it with bades engaged or not engaged. Change ...

mtd mt423 mower,positive wire from battery shorted to wiring to seat safety switch, mower backfired, engine stopped. Repaired damaged wiring, engine cranks over but no spark at spark plug, fuses ok ...