Craftsman Garden - Page 9 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Check fuel valve is fully open. Check that fuel flows freely from to the carburetor input fitting... just remove line at carb and it should be a full steady stream of fuel.

Check that the primer bulb functions.

Be sure the O ring between backside of carburetor and engine intake is in good condition and in place.

Check breather tube from crankcase to air filter base is not cracked or damaged. Check the gasket between carburetor and air filter base is in place and properly oriented.

Parts diagram reference below.

https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/briggs-stratton/briggs-stratton-engine/100000-19z999-series/120k00-to-120k99/120k02-0110-e1

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NOT IF THEY ARE NOT WORN OUT DECK IS SEPERATE BELT

If there is it will be on YouTube

Your battery sounds like it has failed internally. If it is older than 5 or 6 years, you need a new one.

Remove the starter and check the small pawl on the starter cup, it is either worn or is stuck open

That meter is made for Sears by Extech. You may need to contact them to see if they have one

no info generic answer --blown fuse --failed solenoid -starter -failed safety switch

How tall is the grass you're mowing?

Possibly it needs cleaned. Remove deck and clean out any build up if grass/dirt.

If the blades have been sharpened multiple times, replace. When the lateral length gets too short the blades no longer create enough lift to expel the clippings.

SearsPartsDirect.com may be able to help.

check ignition coil

you either have something between motor and flywheel or belt is in a bind on flywheel remove deck and check all around.

yes if it cannot prime your carb.

Check fuel filter and see if it is clogged

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remove the spool and wind the spring hold it with a screw driver thread string and make a knot on the end release the spring and reattach the spool if you need visual instructions try Sears parts.com they will help.

replace air filter change oil and oil filter replace spark plug clean mower sharpen blade

check your belt, they do stretch or break