Recent content by gberger

a friend at work suggested that the choke wire may be loose, broken, or mal-adjusted. may cause the sputtering. put fresh gas in; same issue

Also is there such a thing as spraying too much carb cleaner or using too much StarTron ?

Thanks for your reply. Small engine repair is a new thing to me. I was able to cut all of the grass yesterday, so I just wanted to be prepared to have it fixed before next cut on the weekend.

Appreciate the reply, and I understand the directions clearly. If there is contaminant, what is the next step to take ? if not, next steps then ?

I have had this mower for 6 years and I believe it’s 8 years old or more. Sears special. Last season it started sputtering and dying on me mid-mow. Checked the gas and oil - all good. Started doing it again this week. Changed the fuel filter, sprayed some carb cleaner, and put Star Tron in...