Riding Lawn Mower starts then dies. FIXED

Today's Gasoline can ruin your Fuel Line. In this Video we tackle a common problem.
The fuel line is 1/4" you need to get approximately 2 ft, and new clamps if necessary. #ridinglawnmower #ridingmower #mowerrepair #craftsmanridingmower
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[Shaolin]

Dear Breakerbroke, My Wife watched this video after I found it, fixed our riding lawn mower the next day! She had to do all the things you did, and this problem had been stressing us, (fixed income social security folks), for nearly two weeks. I love fixing things and so does Shirley. You have really helped us! Thank you!

[philipgriffin]

My lawn mower kept starting and cutting off. I followed the videos above and it's running smooth now. I haven't tried to cut grass yet, but so far, so good. Thanks a lot for the advice.

[rckmmmm]

thanks for helping me ! im not mr fix it . ive been having throttle related riding mower starting problems. got that dealt with . got WAY back in the hollow, moved around on the seat wrong and it auto stopped. then OF COURSE its not gonna run . it would start and then stall and the the battery is running down. so there i am marooned in the amazon, i dont know whats wrong with it but i DO KNOW i couldnt fix it if i did. what a horrible feeling. so i dragged myself all the way back to the house and pulled up youtube and there you were ! i couldnt do the whole procedure back there but WITH YOUR HELP i surely WAS able to get the lines off and clean them out for the emergency fix ! put everything back together and ZOOM ! fired right up. it was such a relief to pull that mower safely into the garage. so if you ever get frustrated with posting your stuff please know that your kindness really helped me when i needed it the most and that your efforts are appreciated. thank you sir. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[donnasetterbo]

I think you have just saved my sanity and lots of money. Thank you. a little old lady from Rockport Texas.

[rodneybrand]

I work on mowers chain saws blowers weed eaters all the time..most of all of them is fuel realated..it's amazing what ethanol can do to small engines ..it gets the gas cap too.the rubber seal detonates and clogs the fuel inlet..you have to check everything..i recommend ethanol free fuel to everyone..thanks for showing this..Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[artymgysgt]

Thanks for an outstanding problem solved. Last season took it to a repatr shop cost me two hundrrd bucks and took a month and a half plus I paid someone to cut my property. Thanks for the tip

[GaryChapmanmusic]

Such great, simple, to the point info. Thank you, also for the candid, Sahara-dry delivery at the right moments. Some of us listen.

[michaelszpak]

I bought a used Sears lawn tractor with this same 16 HP engine over 20 years ago and it's still running today. I however put a fuel shut off between the filter and tank. Normal maintenance when needed and no ethonol fuel. The mower deck went out however and I use the tractor to tow my yard cart. My kids bought me a new 20 HP tractor when I retired and it's still going also. Thanks for the video. I'm in the NW also.

[Yalldidsay]

This was so great! I agree, if it's a LT1000 Craftsman they're oldies but goodies and I love mine so much, same green color, and want to save her. But the last couple months two people tried to solve why she runs 20 mins then chokes and dies. Put in a new carburetor and everything so now my auto mechanic recommended this fuel filter change saying sometimes a new carb can clog it even though you can't see the dirt in it. Wish me luck! I'm probably a little older than you, single female and feel like I can try this by myself now.

[stevefine]

Thank you sir. I had this same problem, replaced fuel lines and filter, and cleaned tank. Runs better than ever. You tube is great for community help.

[sikorskybama]

I had a similar problem with my Husqvarna riding mower, briggs and stratton Intek V twin 24.0. Anyways it would run sometimes for 10 minutes, then would seem like it was starving for fuel, cut off, restart sometimes etc. I took the carburetor off, thinking some trash was in the bowl, inspected the float, needle and seat, everything looked really clean. Rebuilt the carb since I had it off, new o rings gaskets cleaned the jets etc. Installed it and fired right up, mowed yard for maybe five minutes, then the stalling, cutting out again. mind you my front yard has a slope to it. After pushing my riding mower back into the garage I was like this thing is starving for fuel. I checked my fuel filter, it was clean but noticed no fuel in it. Turns out my fuel filter was just a degree or two off to get the fuel from the tank, so I rearranged the fuel filter with the flow side pointed more downward, all of a sudden I see gas accumulating into the filter ! I zip tied it to another hose or cable so it will remain in that position. Ran great after that, was able to finish my yard and problem solved. Sorry for the long rant, but I just wanted to say sometimes it's the simple things that get over looked, like I did ! maybe this will save someone some time if they have a similar problem. Thanks for your videos and I do appreciate them !

[syedgnaqvi]

I think I have watched so many youtube videos but yours is just perfect and great video, bless you with health and wealth with long and healthy life. I hope I have the same issue, I will try in the morning to fix it. If any further question I will take your directions. Thanks again.

[Candoit]

I have the same problem. Craftsman mower is 20 years old and never have changed the fuel line. Filter is new but only has about 1/4 of the fuel filter with gas. Changing fuel line tomorrow! Thanks for the great video!!

[ja]

Thanks god you weren't smoking around, gas was flowing everywhere !!! just clip the end of the tube... but this video is going to help someone with the same

[wandajames]

I trusted you the moment you said don't put motor oil on rubber-- yes it will erode it. Many people don't seem to know that. I enjoyed your video very much. Retired Class A auto mechanic here but not so good with small engines.... : )

[litewatefitr]

Great video, my friend. Good info, nice presentation. Liked the dig at Gore during the fuel transfer. Stay safe!

[lincmerc]

Definitely gonna replace the hose. Just purchased the 2' 1/4" Gates hose from Amazon for $7.00. This is very informative.

[treylem]

I think this is the problem my older Zero Turn mower is having. Thank you very much.

[manesfamily]

Very interesting. I never imagined all the years ive dealt with junk that didn't run that it could be the fuel line. I got 2 mowers now im gonna try that on. 👍🏼

[jcdecker]

Thanks for this video. I'm not much of a handyman but decided to give this a try. After pulling off the fuel line realized the fuel was running fine so all I had to do was replace the fuel filter. Running great again! Thanks for posting.