Hi everybody. I have a problem with my mower and I hope that you can help.
I have a B&S 5.5 HP Model 128802 (type 0211-01, code 93092 159) engine on a Snapper lawn mower that was purchased in 1995. I had to ship it to my new address so it spent about 3 months drained of oil and gas. Before it was shipped it ran great. I tried to restart it this weekend and couldn't get it started.
Here's what I've done so far. Added 20 ounces of SAE30 oil, new plug (Champion RJ19LM) gapped to 0.030 inch, new air filter, and added fresh gas.
When I added the fresh gas, the gas started to flow out of the air cleaner so I removed and cleaned the carburetor. The float didn't have any fluid in it and there was some debris in the needle valve. After replacing the carburetor the gas no longer flowed out of the air cleaner and the bowl of the carburetor was filled with gas.
The plug does spark when held against the motor and the cord is pulled. Even after trying to start it repeatedly, the spark plug is dry and doesn't smell like gas.
When I pull the starter cord the engine sounds like it is trying to start but it just doesn't have the gas to run. What else can I try to get this mower started?
Thanks for your help.
Kelly
