craftsman mower won't start, (easy fix)

Tim the fixer

Tim the fixer

1,517 views

hello, my name is Tim,  i like to buy, fix and flip things.  so join along in the rebuilds and lets see where we can go with this channel,  thank you for stopping by and i hope to see you again ;-)

An engine that runs with a "bouncy," pulsing, or surging rhythm is experiencing a condition known as engine surging or idle hunting. This happens when the engine’s air-and-fuel mixture is unbalanced, or when a mechanical regulator is fighting to keep the RPMs steady

The most common problems with a 6.5-horsepower Craftsman lawn mower (typically powered by a Briggs & Stratton engine) involve fuel delivery issues, a gummed-up carburetor, or a bad spark plug

Cleaning a lawn mower carburetor requires removing the air filter housing, detaching the fuel lines and linkages, and clearing out old varnish with carb cleaner