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how to fix Craftsman II 14hp riding mower?

Trying to figure out what is wrong with my riding mower. It is a Craftsman II 14hp 5 speed 38" cut. It is rather old, but this year it has decided that it doesn't want to stay running. I have been able to get it to turn over using some starting fluid, but it will run for only 5-6 seconds and then quits again. I have removed the old gas and put new fuel in hoping is was just some bad gas, but this hasn't solved the problem. The Battery is in good shape. I have taken the plugs out and cleaned them. I have done most of the basic things that I though would help, but no luck yet.

Lee
October 2004

Craftsman Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers Riding 38 Cut

adjust the carburator therers a screw at the bottem of the carb bowl

David
August 2006

the only thing i need is a riding craftsmen lawn mower manual that i can not seem to get anywere because the trsmition is all apart on my floor and i am just dieing to put it together right!!!

If you can so happen to help me email me at keyes@ainop.com and i would so greatly love to here from you.

Lenny

lenny
January 2005

It sounds like you are not getting any fuel through your carb. It has to be removed and cleaned.

John at Rona
January 2005