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Check the engine brake cable if the cable doesn't pull far enough, you'll never get a spark.

11A-A2SD791 CMXGMAM2703840 Mower starts fine when cold but after I shut it off, it will not start again until extremely cold. Coil is good, carb is new, compression is good. I tested the choke with my torch, the spring does move the linkeage enough to close the choke plate. I think I have...

I have a Craftsman M105 mower that won't start. Model # 11A-A2SD791 CMXGMAM2703840 I tested the compression - and that is good. I took off the valve cover to make sure both valves are opening and closing - they are I squirt the carb and spark plug hole with starting fluid - and used my drill...

Thanks for the replies. I went on Youtube - there is a piece that is part of the automatic choke 16620-z8d -305 that pushes the choke open after the engine is warmed up. Mine was not working, so at start up the choke is not closed. I ordered the part on e bay (around $10.) After I took the...

I have a Craftsman M140 mower with a Honda GCV 160cc engine. The mower is difficult to start - usually takes 4 pulls. I have cleaned out the carburetor, gaped the plug to .30 and the gap between the flywheel and the coil looks right,- but the first start of the day is always difficult. I have...

I just put a new carburetor on it and changed the spark plug. While it does run better, it has not cured the back fire issue. Will probably swap out the muffler with a spare to see if that fixes it. There is no gas in the oil. I just ordered the sheer pin - will look at the flywheel and...

B&S Model No. 128M02-0952-F1 Mower starts easily, but when restarting after sitting for a minute or so, it backfires through the exhaust. It doesn't do it if the mower sits for 10 minutes or so. The engine runs fine otherwise and always starts easily. The backfire happens even before the...

Actually, the # is: 128 MO2 0014-F1 14032257 DOM Mar 2014 I'm looking to get the brake cable - it has a plug that fits into the handle before the lead "Z" goes into the brake lever. Thanks

The sticker on my Lawn Mower fell off and I would like to know what the model # is. The numbers that are stamped onto the plate above the muffler are: 8 MO2 0014-F1 14032257 DOM Mar 2014 Any help with a model #? Thanks

Lawnmower won't start. New Carburetor, spark plug, oil and air filter. I suspect the auto choke has failed, but can't find the part # on any parts diagram I found on line. Can anyone supply the parts diagram or part #? Is the auto choke serviceable? Any thoughts? Thanks

I took it all apart last night. The plastic manifold was not cracked - tested it with air pressure. Put it back together and used gasket cement to seal it to the engine (just in case). Reset the coil using a business card as a spacer. Examined the spark plug - it was a CJ-8. Went to the computer...

Wow - never though about a cracked manifold. I'll check that out. Thanks

Rivets - thanks for the response. The model # is 917 38851. I replaced the needle valve seat but not the needle itself, and as far as adjusting the float level - I never knew that these were adjustable. I did blow into the fuel inlet when the carb is upside down to make sure the needle closes...

Mower is hard to start: I rebuilt the carb, new air filter, new spark plug, the coil checks out fine with a spark tester and with my multi meter. I have cleaned out the gas tank and the fuel line. After it does start and runs for a while, it re starts without issue. The primer bulb looks...

Husqvarna Model 060311M 023782 After carburetor replacement, the engine would surge. I removed the idle jet from the carb and drilled it out with a very fine drill bit. This corrected the idle surge. New problem is that when I push the mower back and forth quickly, or when I come to a stop...