Runs great but sometimes after lower the throttle to get off and then getting back on and raising the throttle it stalls, blows smoke and won't crank immediately. Reaks of gas. Is it flooding and if so, why and how can it be fixed?
Rebuild the carb and change the oil a couple times
SOURCE: riding lawn mower keeps flooding
It sounds like the inlet needle seat is not closing all the way,allowing fuel to overfill the carburetor.The inlet needle seat may have dirt in it.You will have to remove the carburetor bowl and check for dirt or debris in bowl,if so remove the float assembly and check for a peice of dirt between the inlet needle and seat.If there is none you may have to replace the carburetor or rebuild it with a carburetor kit.You should also chang the engine oil because the overfilled carburetor drains to the crankcase,filling it with fuel,check the oil level and see if it is high,that would indicate fuel is in the oil.Hope this helps
SOURCE: 46" mtd 25hp riding mower. Idoling ruff...
I had a similar problem on my 42" MTD riding mower, the vent in the gas cap was plugged up. Replaced the gas tank cap and it fixed it (Lowes sells them)
SOURCE: 2007 Husqvarna Riding mower blade will not engage
Sounds like you electric blade clutch is bad. I just had the same thing happen to my exmark mower. I was cutting grass and the engine just shut down. It would not crank over. Checked the fuses and replaced one blown fuse. The engine wanted to crank over but it was locked up. I looked the engine over and seen that the bearing in the electric clutch seized up causing the clutch to melt.
Testimonial: "Thank you! That doesn't sound like an inexpensive solution. We appreciate your help, though."
SOURCE: Engine runs fine til hot.
I think one of the intake valves, or a valve pushrod, is bent or warped. When the engine heats up, the metal expands and the valve starts sticking open. That would cause compression to be lost in one cylinder, reducing available power so things drag when you engage the blades. This would also causes air/fuel to be blown back through the intake. I think you'll need to take it to a small engine mechanic. Good luck! Please rate my solution if helpful, thanks.
SOURCE: Husqvarna riding mower w/20 hp
Hi.
There is gas smell in the carburetor because the engine is not starting and carburetor is flooding.
As first thing ensure that there is spark, pull the spark plug wire and put the end near to engine block while cranking. You will see the spark. If there is no spark, check distribution coil and wires.
If there is spark, check if there is fuel pressure, if there is smell from carb, then the fuel pressure should be Ok.
Once you are sure that the pump is doing its job, and that there is pressure, check the carburetor settings. The mixture is probably too rich or too lean, and for that reason it is not igniting.
If it is not a matter of carburetor settings, then the carb must be taken apart to check carburetor filter.
To get parts and diagrams see: Outdoor Distributors - Lawn Mower Parts
1,901 views
Usually answered in minutes!
×