
Navigating through common riding mower problems can be daunting, but understanding whether it's a DIY fix or a job for a repairman is crucial.
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Here are some common DIY fixes to help you get your power yard tools going again quickly.
The engine needs gas, compression and spark in order to start. First, make sure there's fresh gas in the tank-old gas accumulates water and burns poorly. Replace the fuel if it's old. Add fuel stabilizer to the gas when you refill the tank to help keep the fuel fresh.
If the fuel is fresh, check the fuel lines for cracks. Air enters the carburetor instead of fuel when the fuel lines have cracks. Replace the fuel lines if you find cracks in the lines. If the fuel lines are okay, you may need to rebuild or replace the carburetor because a dirty carburetor won't supply the engine with fuel.
Next, disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark plug. If you see deposits or corrosion on the electrodes, replace the spark plug.
Finally, to check for compression, remove the spark plug, press your thumb over the opening and pull the starter cord. If you don't feel air pushing from the cylinder, it's likely that the piston rings need to be replaced (for an accurate compression reading, use a compression gauge).
Fuel lines that are cracked, bent or split will keep gas from flowing to the weed eater engine. Follow these steps to replace damaged fuel lines in your weed eater.
The carburetor controls the air/fuel mixture that ignites in the cylinder to drive the engine.
If the gas tank has plenty of fresh gas but the engine won’t start, check the carburetor by following these steps:
If the engine starts then dies, the carburetor is probably the problem.
Rebuild the carburetor using the manufacturer-approved weed eater carburetor rebuild kit.
Use this basic procedure to rebuild the carburetor using on Craftsman, MTD, Toro, Weed Eater, Troybilt, Snapper, Cub Cadet and Poulan weed eaters.
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