Engine Sputter

[mhavanti]

Sounds as though it was running lean due to the sputter when cold. Did you ever shoot a shot of starting fluid, WD40 or a shot of gasoline directly into the carb to see if that would clear it up?

 

[l008com]

I think i sprayed carb cleaner into the air intake while it was running, not sure if that's what your suggestion. If not, then I'd say no.

 

[mhavanti]

Depending upon the carb cleaner, some will run an engine and some will not. Did it clear up at all, run rich or kill the engine? Not that it matters after the fact.

 

[l008com]

I think i used a can of regular old cheapo cleaner, and sprayed it in the air intake until the engine was almost dead, then let it come back, then repeated, several times. Didn't seem to have any affect when it was all done. While doing it, the cleaner would almost kill the engine.

 

[JD_TAMO]

Did you figure out your problem??

 

[l008com]

Well not exactly. Replacing the spring helped a lot, but it still sputters a lot when cold. But I have since sold the mower so it's gone. I'm going to start a new thread soon for the honda I have with it's own issues.