Mower won't re-start after it gets hot

ptbeanie

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I have a gas Yard works push mower. It starts with the first pull, as ever, but if I start to mow, and then stop, it will not re-start. It's been slowly getting worse this summer.
 

pugaltitude

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You need to supply more details.
What model of mower? What engine is fitted?
What have you done to try and repair it?

Its like saying iv got a red car whats wrong with it. There is a lot of red cars!! :thumbsup:
 

ptbeanie

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Ha! Obviously my cluelessness shows thorough. It's a Tecumseh LEV105. Should it say somewhere on the mower what size engine it is? I couldn't find it, and don't have the manual.
I've put fresh fuel and oil in it, and cleaned the air filter as best I can. Will get a new one next time I go to town.
 

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Could be dirty carb causing problem.
Could be losing spark at coil when hot.
You need to start eliminating area to find out whats wrong.

Try a spark tester on spark plug lead when hot and see if it sparks.
If it doesnt its a coil problem. If it does its carb or something associated with it.

If you are not confident take it to a dealer.
 
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