[lexmarks567]

my murry quit it won't stay running.it was running then will sputter and stall and takes forever and a lot of priming to get it to restart and it won't last.Whats the problem.It smelled like it was overheating and I could not tell if it had oil looked like it was out so I added some.Not helping.cleaned out the underside of the deck nothing.Got gas plug is not that old maby half a season at the most.Whats the problem. I don't have $40 to have the carb rebuilt and who knows if thats even the problem.IS the engine on its way out.The engine is a Briggs and statton 5HP.Its a murry convertable mulcher.Thats 2 mowers that have now quit on me so Im down to 1 and if that quits then I don't know what to do. I check for spake good and strong.compression is 85 PSI. Mower model 2185X8F engine model 12F802 type 1119-01 code 9502157 date of manufacture 59045 (made in 1995). its a good mower I want it running

[SouthParkXP101]

sounds like the varb may be plugged? how much exoerience do you have with carbs?

[lexmarks567]

Not that much.But 4 cycle carbs are easyer then 2 cycle.

[SouthParkXP101]

Originally Posted by lexmarks567

Not that much.But 4 cycle carbs are easyer then 2 cycle.

well, since its hard to tell you what to do 2 thouseand miles away , take it to a shop, get thier opinion ,DONT BUY ANYTHING , come back here and tell me what they say

[lexmarks567]

Originally Posted by southparkxp101

well, since its hard to tell you what to do 2 thouseand miles away , take it to a shop, get thier opinion ,DONT BUY ANYTHING , come back here and tell me what they say

The shop wants $20 for a estmate.The oil I added after it ran low or out has no metal flakes in it and is not grey so thats a good sign.the engine will still fire but quits after 5-10 minutes.Sounds strong otherwise

[lexmarks567]

OK south heres the deal. After talking to my buddy who repairs mowers he said the problem is the engine has low compresson so its worn out so the only option on that engine is to tare it down and put new pistion rings in it.To much of a hassle so i decided to replace the engine. Got one lined up for $20 + shipping He says it works. came of a frame that broke.SO the only thing I would have to do if Even is by a new blade adapter and either longer or shorter cable.I will submite a pic of the mower.

[lexmarks567]

Ok heres what the mower looks like

[kidcnote]

Unscrew the part where the gas passes through the screen. Bet it's dirty and thats some custom tape ya got there ;O)

[lexmarks567]

Originally Posted by kidcnote

Unscrew the part where the gas passes through the screen. Bet it's dirty

You mean the air filter. if not wheres the screen located

and thats some custom tape ya got there ;O)

Yeah the frame has some rust holes. it was like that when I got it so I added the duct tape. The handymans secret wepon

[kidcnote]

Originally Posted by lexmarks567

You mean the air filter. if not wheres the screen located
Yeah the frame has some rust holes. it was like that when I got it so I added the duct tape. The handymans secret wepon

Should be a tiny gas screen that gas passes through before it goes into the carb from the gas tank. You unscrew this little round deal and inside you should find the cleaning screen. Protects (a little) your engine from crap/dirt/bugs/grit going from the gas tank into your engine. http://img8.imagepile.net/img8/19201gastank.jpg Works like an air filter but for dirt in the gas tank. Should be located at the end of the metal ?? or rubber fuel hose going into your carb from your gas tank. It could be on your gas tank also? If dirty, then clean, reinstall and fire the mower back up and see if it's running stronger.. http://www.outdoordistributors.com/M...rray_Main.html
http://img8.imagepile.net/img8/82204fuellinefilter.jpg
and/or a "Filter In Line" http://search.cartserver.com/search/...creen&go=GO%21 <-scroll down
And what won't ductape do ;O)

[lexmarks567]

Originally Posted by kidcnote

And what won't ductape do ;O)

[kidcnote]

Originally Posted by lexmarks567

To much info there Lex http://img8.imagepile.net/img8/8963tapebutt.jpg

[kiwiguy]

And the chain on the chainsaw needs tightening as well.

[SouthParkXP101]

would have been better off buying a new mower

[lexmarks567]

nah its a good mower just the engine is shot sinse it ran low or out of oil it won't run for longer than 10 minutes and won;t restart right away even with priming. you got to let it site