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I have a Craftsman yt3000 riding mower. Put in fresh gas, fuel filter, battery. It turns over but will not start. I can spray carb cleaner into carb and it will start but dies as Carb cleaner is used up. Does this mower have a fuel pump or anyone know the problem?

Needs the carburator cleaned or replaced.

An old trick I use from time to time, not pleasant sometimes. Blow into the gas tank to pressurize the tank and lines to pre-fill the carb and fuel pump. Have to get a seal around your mouth and the tank of course. Maybe not let anyone see you do this. Usually works for me for the first start of the year, makes for a real quick startup.

Logowear said:

I have a Craftsman yt3000 riding mower. Put in fresh gas, fuel filter, battery. It turns over but will not start. I can spray carb cleaner into carb and it will start but dies as Carb cleaner is used up. Does this mower have a fuel pump or anyone know the problem?

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Hey Mr. LW,
Take a look at the "The GREAT Start Karel, the Craftsmand 42" Riding Lawn Tractor Caper" Thread. Same situation. Solution.
JC