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lawn mower not getting gas to carb?

I have a Scott w/ 17 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. It's not getting gas to carb. I have replaced fuel pump and checked all lines, even back blew the fuel line to trank. Any help would be appreciated.

George C
June 2009
Disconnect the fuel line from the carb. Remove the vacuum pulse line, and using a temporary tube, 'pulse' it using your mouth (suck, don't blow!).

If the pump operates, you have a blockage 'downstream' of the pump - probably a stuck carb float needle.

If the pump does NOT operate, you have a blockage/restriction 'upstream' - in spite of you blowing back up the pipe, it's possible for the fuel line to disintegrate internally and look fine on the outside.

If you get a mouthful of gas or oil, you have a ruptured pump diaphragm.

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Phil Saunders
June 2009

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