mountfield HP470 petrol lawn mower
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If this is the Briggs powered machine I'm thinking of, the fuel tank is below the carb, and there is a red primer button on the side?
Take the spark plug out. If its wet, dry it thoroughly and crank the engine over a few times to clear any excess fuel. Then try starting without the air cleaner - especially if the machine has been tipped on its side. If the air cleaner is oily, then clean or renew it. Try a new plug, too.
If the plug is very dry, replace the gasket between the carb and the tank - this is especially important as it is this that pumps the fuel up from the tank.
John
Take the spark plug out. If its wet, dry it thoroughly and crank the engine over a few times to clear any excess fuel. Then try starting without the air cleaner - especially if the machine has been tipped on its side. If the air cleaner is oily, then clean or renew it. Try a new plug, too.
If the plug is very dry, replace the gasket between the carb and the tank - this is especially important as it is this that pumps the fuel up from the tank.
John
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