[SOLVED] Lawnmower gets hot and quits Solved

replying to BocesLib, Michael J Tait wrote: did all that.

replying to arlonadkinson, Michael J Tait wrote: choke works fine.

replying to SQLit, Michael J Tait wrote: new oil and filter.

replying to JWitherspoon, Michael J Tait wrote: did all that

replying to clare, Michael J Tait wrote: put new coil on and no difference

replying to Marc Belanger, Michael J Tait wrote: doe's anyone know if valves can make the 420cc heat and run very rough?

replying to Michael J Tait, Bayleedog wrote: I had same problem. Visited multiple websites and "chatted" with B&S technician. I realized that starting with the most simple area first and work down list: - Vapor Lock - loosen gas cap and see if it runs without issues. If that fixes it buy a new gas cap - Old Gas - drain tank and replace with fresh gas - Fuel System - replace filter, replace fuel lines, replace spark plug. All for under $10 - Electrical - Buy $6 spark plug tester. After it dies, use tester. If no spark, replace ignition coil. Maybe $40 - If still wont start, replace carburetor. Easier in the long run that trying to clean a gummed up one. (most expensive)

replying to BocesLib, Mary wrote: removed cleaned carb, new air filter, spark plug, oil. tried adjusting throttle. Loosened gas cap & worked! Now what, as it fell off 2x's gas going all over so is a problem still. This started happening when a guy cut whole lawn + never emptied the bag:(

The idea to loosening the gas cap was a test to see if the tank is not vented and that's why gas will not flow properly. I think the vent is typically in the cap itself, but it might be vented separately. It's a test, not a solution.

replying to trader_4, Ed wrote: If gas will flow from the tank after disconnecting the hose to the carb then re cap is vented. See if the tank will empty completely. If it stop then you need to replace cap or clean it.

replying to Rick, missy wrote: would this still be the case if the mower will run for about an hour and a half before it stops running? Engine surges and then cuts out. Wait several hours, restart, will run about 10 minutes and then surge and cut out again. Wait a few days and situation duplicates,

Have you changed the oil?