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∙ 16y agoLet go of the "deadman" handle.
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∙ 16y agoIf the fuel filter isn't clogged, the carburetor main needle valve may need to be adjusted.
There could be many reasons why your Sears riding lawn mower won' shut off. The key could be jammed for example.
When you turn it off the igniton (spark) to the plug stops as the engine rolls to a stop unburnt fuel collects in the muffler and is ignited by glowing bits of deposits.
You are Supposed to be able to do that easily. Oil the wheels. What is keeping it from moving backwards? Look fer it!
The engine may not be getting the fuel it needs to keep running. If you know there is sufficient fresh fuel in the tank, look for a clogged fuel filter.
No. If you run it when the oil is low you run the risk of damaging your engine.AnswerSome lawn mower engines will shut themselves off if the oil runs low, adding oil will allow the engine to restart and continue with out damage. Other engines if they quit due to low oil level are ruined.
The kill switch wire is broken or has come loose. If it is a push mower, look at the end of the throttle cable where it touches ground when the lever is in the OFF position. If it is a riding lawn mower, follow the wires from the ignition switch, you will find a disconnection someplace near ground (by the throttle cable bracket on my rider).
I've never owned a self-propelled mower, but I would think there would be a lever to engage the wheels for self-propulsion. If the lever is in neutral. I would think you would be able to pull the mower backwards on all four wheels. If there is no lever and the mower is self-propelled at all times, you would have to raise the wheels that are propelled in order to pull the mower backwards.
Most new mowers have a cut off switch inside the oil filler tube that shuts it off when the oil gets to low.Seeing it is a new mower the oil will burn a little causing the shut off to activate,put some more oil in it and it should be ok.
Because there is water in the fuel line. Drain the gas tank, fuel line and the carcuretor bowl. Then put new gas in it.
Usually has to do with the carb, every craftsman mower ive ever owned if left sitting for more than a week or 2 ends up with gummed up carbs that will need to be taken apart and cleaned out. most of the carbs have a small bolt on the bottom, so what i do is ziptie the gas line shut and take the bolt off the bottom which will let you remove the bowl off the carb. clean out the bowl and then reassemble and it should be working for you.
Around 20 ounces. Drain oil and change filter. But only add 15 ounces and then start the engine. Run for a few seconds, shut down, wait 15 minutes, and check the level. Add as necessary to reach the full mark. Do not overfill.