This is a Craftsman 31cc straight shaft weed wacker that is about 6 to 8 years old. I've had a problem recently where it starts easy enough but won't keep running, unless I turn it on it's side (either side). I've installed a new carb., all of the fuel lines and the filter in the fuel tank. When it's running on it's side it runs like a champ as soon as I turn it up-right it cuts off.

Hey all, I've bought a used JD LT150 with 38" freedom deck. Starts great, runs great however, when trying to cut my 2+ acres of mostly bald patches, dandilion and other field grasses, it gets all gummed up under the deck to the point where the blades will stop turning and stall the engine. (New yard that I'm slowly working on seeding.) I have to bring it in, scrape the deck clean and repeat a couple of times before completing the job. I've never had his problem before, but I'm wondering if the blades could be installed upside down? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.