Lawn mower starts, but that's all it does.

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cbelt3 wrote:
My similar mower had the same symptomology. It turned out that the engine valve had gotten loose and basically didn't work properly. But I traded it to a guy for a riding lawn mover (adding $$ of course), so I'm happier.


Alternatively it refuses to work for a guy in a kilt that isn't plaid.

Could possible be an intake valve stuck open (especially if it is a Briggs & Stratton) but I'm guessing
a dirty fuel line / tank / filter / tank screen - or possibly a stuck float in cracked diaphragm (depending on carb type)


Greg - what is the make & model number on the engine ?