Rusty_Maxwell
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I have a 10 year old Lawn Boy Gold Pro DuraForce 6.5HP 2 stroke walk behind mower. Over the last 2 years it has become increasingly difficult to start when cold. This thing formerly was a one pull start. Now it takes 10-20 minutes. I crank on it a while, then prime, then crank, and repeat that cycle for a few minutes. The only way I can start it lately is to apply a heat gun to the head for 5 minutes. It will usually pop right off after that but not every time. After it starts it runs fine. Always has run well.
The spark plug is new and does create a spark that I can see when the plug is unscrewed and placed in contact with the motor. The gas is less than 2 months old. Priming button is new.
Additionally, the motor is very hard to start after a 5 minute pause when hot.
A wise boat motor mechanic once taught me that you need 3 things for an engine to run: gas, air, and spark. I'm not sure what is causing these problems and I want to be able to figure this one out with your help. I don't want to take it to a shop as I'm afraid it will cost me as much as a new mower to fix it.
The spark plug is new and does create a spark that I can see when the plug is unscrewed and placed in contact with the motor. The gas is less than 2 months old. Priming button is new.
Additionally, the motor is very hard to start after a 5 minute pause when hot.
A wise boat motor mechanic once taught me that you need 3 things for an engine to run: gas, air, and spark. I'm not sure what is causing these problems and I want to be able to figure this one out with your help. I don't want to take it to a shop as I'm afraid it will cost me as much as a new mower to fix it.
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