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Re: Lawn mower starting. Rick 06-21-2005
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Posted by Rick on June 21, 2005, 8:14 am

> Yesterday the mower appeared to need oil.
> I added some. Maybe too much.
> Also gassed it.
> Did the usual starting three pumps on primer button and pulled.
> It fired for about two putts, with a puff of blue smoke, then died.
> I tried and could not get it going. Pulled plug and wiped it off -
it
> appeared oily.
> Tried again an hour later still no joy.
> Am hoping it will be OK in AM, but am looking for advice (plug is
new
> this year)
> Motor is 6HP B&S.
> Any ideas?
>
> TIA
>
> LB

The usual basics:pull the plug and check for spark, too much or too
little fuel...



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