Subject: lawn mower troubleshootingI have a Troy-Bilt 2.1 gas-powered, self-propelled lawn mower. Last week, it unexpectedly cut off in the middle of mowing. I hit a patch that was unusually high but it was the last spot to mow so I just left it. This week, I attempted to use the lawn mower again. I filled the tank (it was low but not empty ), checked the oil (plenty of oil ) and started up the mower. After about 10 seconds or so, it cut off. Repeated this about 5 times. If I prime the gas, it will start right up but I can hear it start to slow down. It's as if the gas is not getting into the engine, unless I prime it. I took off the plastic hood, didn't see anything unusual. Wiggled some things around to make sure nothing was loose. No joy. Any suggestions? Besides taking it to get serviced (I just got it tuned a couple of months ago ). |