NEGLECTED KFG2700 MR130

DAVIDTORODUMPER

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I JUST GOT THIS MOWER GIVEN TO ME. THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT OR WHEN IT WAS LAST STARTED. HE DID SAY IT RAN OK WHEN HE LAST USED IT A COUPLE OF YEARS OR SO AGO. THE GAS IS PROBABLY THAT OLD TOO. I HAVE NOT TRIED TO START IT BUT I DON'T KNOW IF HE TRIED. I DOUT IT BECAUSE THE BATTERY IS DEAD.
THE ENGINE IS A GENERAC
MY QUESTION IS WHAT DO I DO NOW? WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST. I WOULD LIKE TO GET IT RUNNING AND SEE IF ITS WORTH FIXING UP.
THANKS TO ANYBODY WHO HAS ANY ADVICE.
 

RajunCajun

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1. Drain and thoroughly clean fuel tank.
2. Install new fuel filter.
3. Remove and thoroughly clean carburetor including the jets. Lincoln tip cleaner $4 at Home Depot.
Careful don’t damage gaskets. 1 spray can of carb cleaner + 1 fuel filter ****Wear safety glasses
4. Re-install carb
Add NEW non ethanol gas and attempt to start. Use jumper cables - Before buying a new battery.

Good luck!
 
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