lawn mower
#1
03-23-10, 01:01 PM
lawn mower
My lawn mower runs for about 15 minutes and then shuts off. We have a new coil on it and checked alot of different things and can't find the problem. we think it might be the carburetor but we aren't sure. I'd love to get some addvice from anyone who might know what to do to fix the problem.
#2
03-23-10, 01:10 PM
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I would check the filter first if it has one or if not simply check the flow of fuel to the carburetor by pulling the hose loose from the carb end and let the fuel drain into a container to make sure the flow isn't restricted. What it sounds like is the engine is using fuel faster than it is being replenished to the float bowl. 
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03-23-10, 03:34 PM
Post the engine mfg, model, type code etc usually found on the metal engine shroud just above the park plug or on a tag by the muffler so we know what you have. Try checking for spark as soon as it quits, even though the coil is new it can still be failing. On some engines the fuel cap has a cone/bell shaped disk that comes loose and works it's way over the fuel outlet while the engine is running, so check the cap to see if it's innards are gone. Have a good one. Geo
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03-23-10, 04:19 PM
ok, we're pretty sure that our coil is over heating. the mower ran for about 10 minutes and then shut off. we checked the spark plug and we couldn't get a spark. any ideas?
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03-23-10, 05:09 PM
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No spark after 10 mins of running says the coil is heating up. Make sure grass is not stuck in the cooling fins and check the oil. Low oil can cause the engine to run hot. Also what color is the spark plug? That will tell if it is running lean. Lean running runs hot and is usually caused by a clogged carb.
#12
03-23-10, 05:58 PM
thanks! yea we checked the oil and it's good so we're guna try cleaning the carb. what do you mean by what color is it?? I thought they were all the same color/: what part changes color?
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03-24-10, 01:49 AM
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If you checked for spark and there was none, then that's the problem. Try disconnecting the kill wire from the coil and see if it still shuts down. Be aware that you won't be able to shut it off without disconnecting the plug wire.
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03-26-10, 04:42 AM
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Make sure grass is not stuck in the cooling fins and check the oil. Low oil can cause the engine to run hot. Also what color is the spark plug? That will tell if it is running lean. Lean running runs hot and is usually caused by a clogged carb.
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03-26-10, 09:59 AM
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We cleaned the carb and put it back together and started it and it ran for about a minute before it shut off. we disconnected the coil from the sparkplug and checked for spark and there wasnt one. got any ideas?
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03-26-10, 11:06 AM
Did you put a new coil on it or just a different coil? Do what Cheese suggested. Disconnect the kill wire from the coil, make sure you have the .010 gap between the coil and the flywheel (measure with a business card or a feeler gauge), then if no spark - replace the coil.
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03-29-10, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by xXBoBXx
thanks! yea we checked the oil and it's good so we're guna try cleaning the carb. what do you mean by what color is it?? I thought they were all the same color/: what part changes color?
