Just to give you a little more background on what I've done already,... This weekend I changed the air filter, but before I put the new one on, I sprayed carb cleaner all over the carb area. I removed every bit of dirt in that area. Then I removed the bowl, and cleaned that with carb cleaner, as well as the bolt that attaches it. I sprayed the heck out of everything in that area. I used about 2/3 of a can doing it. Once I got everything put back in place, the mower was still acting the same. It would start for literally a second, then die. Is that the bowl and nut you are referring to? If so, I think I sprayed it pretty well. I really appreciate any help you give me. :smile: