4 hours ago Jo asked ... How to engage clutch on old sewing machine to engage needle?    |    Jacky asked ... Miele Vacuum cleaner?    |    Ben asked ... Toyota Yaris French or Japanese?    |    Andy asked ... How can I mend my MacAlistair 450w hedge trimmer?    |    Felix asked ... Hitachi vt-m70em?    |    Click here to ask your question

Primer sucks in?

My mower 3.5 starts ok after a couple of primes and will run for about 5 minutes and stops with the rubber primer sucked right in.
It will start again after the primer has recovered. I must have a blockage somewhere in the carb (plastic). Where do I find the jets?
Malcolm Granville, June 2010
Found the problem, the small strainer at the bottom of the dip tube was part covered in sludge. Not sure if the tube is removable, it rotates but didn't want to force it. I guess the main jet somewhere above it?

MG, June 2010