Recent content by crusty old aviator

USA

MTD & Murray don't have a manual for this old girl...alternates? Data sticker attached. Thank you!

I have a 19" push mower (model 18M) that surges and dies without the choke pulled out, whether hot or cold. I cleaned out the fuel system and carb with no improvement. However, I've noticed a gelatinous substance on the carb heat shield and suspect it's from a reaction with the ethanol that...