Sputtering/dying fixed

Mario58187 · Jul 13, 2018

I bought a TO35 recently and it was running
well. I picked up a used bush hog and 20
min later the tractor sputtered and died.
Wouldn't start until cold, then died every
few minutes. Eventually Wouldn't start at
all. Changed plugs, wires, condenser,
coil, no fix. Then i changed out the
sediment bowl. Kept stating and dying likw
it was running out of gas. I rebuilt the
carb, the kit didn't have a float so i used
the old one. No fix. Gas was coming out
at the carb inlet, but not the drain plug.
HERE WAS THE FIX: i reset the float that I
thought must have been sticking. Started
right up and has been running ever since.
I hadnt seen that fix anywhwre so i thought
id share.

Crazy Horse · Jul 13, 2018

Great post Mario. Very often someone posts about an issue they have and then the YT guys never hear back. That happens more often than not it seems. Funny thing is that replacing electrical components is often the first thing done, I guess it seems like the most obvious fix and you can buy all that stuff pretty easily and then just replace it. Good job on the fix, well done !!!

jim buford · Jul 13, 2018

I have a JD riding mower that would start and run about 15 minutes then sputter and stop. Would not stay running. Took to 3 shops and they changed out all electrical parts, and new carb and fuel filter. Nothing helped until I started keeping the tank full of gas. Apparently the pickup tube was sucking air as it ran the same with or without fuel cap. I fill it every time it is used. So far working again after the so called small engine mechs got through. By the way it would run fine when just idling but under load would stall and die.

jeffcat · Jul 13, 2018

The trouble with the electrical fixes is they are the most expensive, they are non returnable, todays mechanics hardly know how old school stuff works, and most places don't have machanics old enough that actually know how to work on plain old engines. One thing I would suggest. Take your gas tank OUT and wash it out and clean the little prefilter. Happened to me with an 8hp GX240 honda engine, two of my small generators, and a 160 GD lawn tractor. Only a tiny bit of crap will mess you up. The ethinol and any water make a jell that is clear and looks like snail snott. Plugs stuff up and you can't even see it. A little splash of Startron will fix that problem most all of the time. Has enzymes that break down the ethinol molecules. When you pull the little prefilter, let it dry in the sun for maybe ten minutes. Take an old tooth brush and gently rub it. Stuff will flake right off. See 5he crud in the photo.

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