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How can I fix my stalling mower?

Have a Sears gas lawn mower probably 5-8 yrs. old. Put in new plug,new gas and cleaned the bowl,hoses and carb with carb cleaner. After priming and starting it stalls. Any suggestions? Thanks
Paul Feddern, August 2007
If your lawn mower has a Briggs and Stratton type engine, you need to fit a new gasket and diapragm in between the carburettor base and the tank. Part Number of gasket set is 495770, costs £4.95 in the UK.
Jack

Jack Rogerson, September 2007
sounds like the flywheel key is either sheared or pinched throwing the timing off

tom, August 2007
link Click here to see other fixes for Sears.