Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

We had our first snow last night. This morning, while blowing the driveway the unit just started cutting out,  just like it was out of fuel. It cut out 3-4 times. I waited a couple of minutes and it would start again, run for a couple more minutes then die again! The gas was on. Very frustrating!

I wouldn't be so miffed had I not done everything to winterize the unit: changed the oil, put in fresh stabilized fuel, topped up the fuel tank , greased and oiled all the components etc. This machine only has about 10 hrs service on it as I bought it new last year. Anyone with any insights as to what's causing this?

Chuck

Chuck,

Try it with the gas cap off.

If it runs ok then, it is not venting and you will need a new cap!!

                                                Fred

Over lunch today I took off the gas cap and removed the cone like insert. Behind the cone insert was a foam washer that looks as if it was folded in half. I straightened it out, put it back in place, pushed the cone gently into the gas cap and put the cap back on. I fired it up and let it run for 10 minutes or so – it ran fine. It seems as if your suggestion worked! I hope that’s all it was. Thanks Fred!!

Chuck,

Buy your self a new cap, just in case you might need it in a snow storm!!

                                                                     Fred