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dzton


Joined: Jun 23, 2005
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2000 6.5 HP Tecumseh lawn mower will not start
Original Message   Jun 23, 2005 11:57 am
I purchased a Scotts self propelled mower from an individual who had it sitting outside.  It did not start.

I replaced the spark plug, fuel line, sanded the magneto, emptied the old fuel and replaced with new fuel.

I cleaned out the carb as well as replaced the gasket the needle and the seating.

The engine will start but then stops.  I am puzzled at this point.  Does anyone have any suggestions???

dzton

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mkd55


Location: wisconsin
Joined: Dec 16, 2005
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Re: 2000 6.5 HP Tecumseh lawn mower will not start
Reply #25   Sep 17, 2013 8:26 am
the small orafices are for drawing fuel up thru the pilot circuit to supply fuel to the carb. if these are plugged or partially blocked the engine may initially start but the gas will not be drawn thru the correct circuits to keep the engine running.i have a 8 hp Tecumseh engine on my 1986 ariens snowblower that I periodically have to remove the brass nut and use a bread wrapper wire to clean these small passages.
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