I was mowing and it just died. It was like it ran out of gas. I looked and I had a third of a tank. From that point on it would only run if I sprayed gas in the carb. When I do it right it runs at an idle speed only. It is not getting gas to the jets in the throat of the carb.
Perhaps you need a new fuel pump.
Check all the fuel lines to the carburetor. If those are good, then check the fuel pump.
All that has been done all my info says ethanol gas causes problems and no fuel is coming out of the jet other then that its all flowing great also even when I spray gas I can't get past a fast idle.
I would suggest starting off by downloading the YT 3000 operation manual. Here they have a help section and a carburetor design. It seems you are having an issue with the ethanol gas. I would start by taking my carburetor apart and giving it a good cleaning. You could have a stuck valve inside the carburetor that isn't allowing the gas to flow freely. You might need to replace your fuel jets on the carburetor. Here is the manual you can download online:
Jets are all clear. I have replaced the carberator coil gas and spark plug. It will start and run smooth at idle speed as long as I spray gas in the throat of the carb.
It seems you have tried everything the experts instructed you to do but nothing worked - have you talked with the Sears Service Center about this problem? I know they have always been helpful with my problems and usually have suggestions to try (given over the telephone) but its for sure they should know more about your mower even if others have failed.
Did you also replace the fuel lines and the filter? If not, replace those fiirst before thinking about the fuel pump.
Some gas lines after exposure to ethanol will pinch under even the slightest vacuum. Replace the fuel line.
Check your wires , that plug in to bottom of carb. That allows gas to go in it might need pushed up to plug in properly . Try that and hopefully that fix your problem .
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I have a Sears 16 hp twin riding mower. When I went to start it the engine didn't suck gas through the gas line. After cleaning the carburetor the engine sucks gas part way to the carburetor. What do I do? How do I check the fuel pump and where do get a new one?
By Matthew from Napa, CA
Could the fuel line need blowing out?
Could the fuel line need blowing out? Or do you need a new spark plug?
The fuel pump works off a vaccum so make sure your vaccum hose is good n has no bad places .
I have used my Craftsman 42" lawn tractor for over 25 years... the vast majority of those years I used regular 89% gas ....no problems... I used the same gas in my Honda ATV... but I do not use the ATV often, and it became hard to start... I removed the carburetor, and the metal had turned green. I ordered a new carburetor. installed a new play, and breather, and the problem was solved... I decided it was time for me to switch to no ethanol gasoline. It was only a few weeks before I had a problem with my mower. It cut off during cutting with no warning. I removed the gas reservoir cap, and saw a couple black things floating in the gas. Then I inspected the gas filter, and saw tiny specs of black inside the filter. I pulled the tank off, cleaned it . I also removed the rubber gas lines and found one was eroding at the connection to the gas filter.
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