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9/3/2009 5:04:04 PM EDT
I need some help with my mower real bad guys.. I can't afford to take it to a shop so bear with me here.

Toro 13hp rider. A week after cutting the grass w/ no problem, it all the sudden would not start. I used starting fluid, etc and finally got it started but it ran rough as hell and then died.

I pulled and re-built the carb, replaced the spark plug and it started but ran for only 5 minutes (and it ran real rough) and then died. It would not re-start..

Please help me. I'm a broke dik mofo and need to cut my grass........ Any ideas???

Thanks,
Goat....
9/3/2009 5:11:13 PM EDT
[#1]
What about the fuel filter?

If its clogged it could run pretty rough.  Shouldn't be a difficult or expensive thing to try.
9/3/2009 5:11:25 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
I need some help with my mower real bad guys.. I can't afford to take it to a shop so bear with me here.

Toro 13hp rider. A week after cutting the grass w/ no problem, it all the sudden would not start. I used starting fluid, etc and finally got it started but it ran rough as hell and then died.

I pulled and re-built the carb, replaced the spark plug and it started but ran for only 5 minutes (and it ran real rough) and then died. It would not re-start..

Please help me. I'm a broke dik mofo and need to cut my grass........ Any ideas???

Thanks,
Goat....


Drain fuel tank, allow to dry out, and inspect for any debris/rust, etc.  Replace fuel line and filter, if present.  Check connections to battery terminals for tightness and cleanliness.  Check ground strap and place where it attaches to chassis for good connections.

9/3/2009 5:25:47 PM EDT
[#3]
What engine is in there?  Might be the flywheel key which controls timing.  Pull the flywheel and replace the key if it's damaged.  Usually it is damaged when you run over a rock or some other chunky un lawn like junk.
9/3/2009 5:27:57 PM EDT
[#4]
check the air filter. if it is really dirty it can make it do that also.
9/3/2009 5:31:11 PM EDT
[#5]
if all else fails get more goats and graze.

try the gas tank filter line