No ideas?
1. I plan to get a temperature gun and check exhaust temp on both cylinders.
2. It looks like the new fuel filter is not getting filled up completely. About halfway filled. Is this normal? Weak fuel pump?
I picked up a non-running old Troy-bilt Mustang 50inch sitting in a yard for almost 2 years.
Model: 17ARCACQ011
Date: 01/20/2015
SN: 1A195H10287
It wont run. I pulled the old carb. The throttle plate was stuck open.
I bought a new one from a local lawn mower store.
I got it running.
I...
I checked the valve gaps and they were in spec. 0.15mm intake, 0.20mm exhaust
Tried to cut again today and it stopped after 30 minutes of mowing.
As suggested, I opened the carburetor bowl drain and very little gas came out.
It's a fuel issue this time.
Removed the fuel hose to carburetor, no...
What can cause the engine to stop after running the mower for about 20 minutes and won't restart until completely cooled down?
Outdoor temp is about 91F.
Checked compression and it went up to 78 psi after 3 pulls.
Engine spec is GJAB with SN 6754173.
The cooling fins on the head is not...
I bought it for $40.
Needs some TLC.
It has been stored for 2-3 years.
Pull string is broken.
I will work on it this week.
Anything I should do first before starting?
I will post a pic later.