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    Difficult "First Starts" of the Day

    Was given a Tecumseh 4.25hp (LEV100 340018C) pushmower. It is difficult to start (first start of day or cold start). After priming 6-7 times it will fire and run 1-2 seconds then quit. Repeated priming and it continues to do the same. Very frustrating. Only when I prime again during the...
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    4.5hp Tecumseh Lawnmower with Mule Like Kickback

    Servicing my neighbour's Tecumseh 4.5hp lawnmower (model: LV148EA Spec: 334036B Engine Family: 1481BA) after retrieving from storage. Gave it a shot of carb cleaner and it turned over briefly. Pulling the cord - the engine felt smooth and easy to spin but this was about to change for the...
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    4.5hp Starts, runs for a while, then dies. Then will not start right away.

    Purchase a 10yr old mower with a Briggs & Stratton 4.5hp at a yard sale. Owner was not certain if it would run but I did manage to get it to fire with a few shots of carb cleaner in the carburetor. Decided to clean it up with a good gas tank cleaning, new primer bulb, adjusted governor speed...
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    Starts, runs for a while, then dies. Then will not start right away.

    Purchase a 10yr old MTD mower with a Briggs & Stratton 4.5hp at a yard sale. Owner was not certain if it would run but I did manage to get it to fire with a few shots of carb cleaner in the carburetor. Decided to clean it up with a good gas tank cleaning, new primer bulb, adjusted governor...
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