Mower Carburetor Not Getting Gas

I have a 4 hp Briggs and Stratton push mower (Murry). the carburetor is not getting any gas, even when the tank is full. Do I need to get another or is there some other things I can try first?

Charles from Georgia

Answers:

Mower Carburetor Not Getting Gas

I know this sounds ridiculous, but it worked for me.
Take off the gas cap. Put a rag or handkerchief over the opening. Place your mouth (yes, your mouth) over the opening and blow as hard as you can a couple of times.

My father taught me this trick. I've had to use it a few times and it always worked. (10/05/2007)

By Jean from Mississippi

Mower Carburetor Not Getting Gas

Possible gummed up carburetor, if it has sat for any length of time. Drain all gas out, put fresh fuel in, and use starter fluid until it runs on its own. (10/21/2007)

By sammi

Mower Carburetor Not Getting Gas

To prevent a mower or other gas operated device from getting all messed up when stored over winter, it is a VERY GOOD idea to put something in the fuel called "STA-BIL" fuel stabilizer. It comes in a strange looking container and is sold in Hardware Stores like LOWES or HOME DEPOT for about $5. It works really great! I've had mowers get all gummed up during winter storage and STA-BIL stopped that right away.

(10/28/2007)

By DoctorBill

Mower Carburetor Not Getting Gas

We tried lots of different things. We put Briggs and Stratton Fuel Stablilizer Plus in the gas and it didn't make a big difference, but my husband followed Jean's advice and put a cloth over the gas tank opening and blew a couple times and that did the trick. Our lawn mower hasn't run this well in YEARS! Thanks for the suggestion Jean. (02/23/2008)

By Annette and Jerry from California

Mower Carburetor Not Getting Gas

Tried to start mine for an hour. Took the advice of blowing into the gas tank. First pull after and it started right up! Thanks for the advice. (05/01/2008)

By Dave in NY

Mower Carburetor Not Getting Gas

Had similar no start not getting fuel. After priming would run for a few seconds until it burned up the primed gas. Using the "nothing to lose" attitude I removed the air fiilter again, removed the gas cap, put a paper towel over the fill opening and blew into the tank. I could see gas enter the carb. Pulled the cord and viola the mower started and ran really well while I mowed my lawn.

Just for kicks I let the mower sit while I had a glass of iced tea. When I finished the tea, went back outside, pulled the cord and vrrooom it started.
Thanks for the tip. Funny thing, it really makes sense when you see the fuel come into the carb. I cleaned the carb. and put some Stabil in the tank just in case.
(05/25/2008)

By Jim Wojdylak