Push mower tipped over ... now won't start???

   / Push mower tipped over ... now won't start??? #1  

Johntodd

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Location
Ripley, TN
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Cub Cadet LTX1050
Hi!

I put my Poulon push mower on it's side to remove the blade for sharpening. Got it back together and it won't start. That was 3 days ago.

I pull the rope and the engine fires up and then dies. I thought maybe it was flooded, but it's been 3 days. The spark plug was dry when I removed it. Plenty of gas in the tank.

The engine *does* fire. It's like it's getting gas for a brief moment and then being starved out. There is no gasoline odor.

Any ideas?

Thanks!
-John
 
   / Push mower tipped over ... now won't start??? #2  
Have you check flow from the tank?

Had a stubborn similar and found the vent blocked... ran fine with.cap off for testing.
 
   / Push mower tipped over ... now won't start??? #3  
It's Poulan btw and possibly the float is stuck.
 
   / Push mower tipped over ... now won't start??? #4  
Depending on which way you tipped it, is the air filter saturated with engine oil?
 
   / Push mower tipped over ... now won't start??? #5  
Tip it the opposite way;) na I'd guess tipping it stirred up some crap that got in the carb. Will it stay running if you choke it or partially choke it?
 
   / Push mower tipped over ... now won't start??? #6  
pull the air filter, make sure its not covered in oil, it happens sometimes depending what side you tip them
 
   / Push mower tipped over ... now won't start??? #7  
Or there was some crud in the bottom of the gas tank that has now found a way to stop up the gas flow.
 
   / Push mower tipped over ... now won't start??? #8  
I’d guess the air filter is soaked with oil.
 

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