Mower starts & dies

[ipbr21054]

I can only go by what my neighbour has told me in that she has used it a few times this season without an issue.

So mower will only start on choke.
Once started it runs for say 5 seconds & dies.
If I try to start it again then nothing. Need to leave it a few moments then starts on choke again.

It’s a Mountfield RV 40 as per attached photo.
I’ve briefly seen the carb & it’s the type with the float bowl with there is a 10mm bolt straight up the middle. There is also a 10mm bolt at an angle in the float bowl. I’ve undone this one to release fuel but starting issue is still the same.

Does it sound like carb problem ?

I will get some carb cleaner tomorrow but see what you advise beforehand.
Thanks.

 

[Burnerman]

Yep, work your magic again on the carburettor and I’m sure all will be well.
The screw on an angle is a fuel or maybe water drain.
John

 

[ipbr21054]

Ok thanks

 

[ipbr21054]

Float bowl had grit etc in it.
Cleaned with carb cleaner & now fine.

Thanks