[AT] OT - JD STX38 fuel problems

pga2 at hot1.net pga2 at hot1.net
Thu May 20 04:58:05 PDT 2004


Mike,
Does the filter sit horizontally or vertically? Maybe if it sits horizontally,
you could move it to a position that leaves it verticla or nearly so. This might
help the gas flow through the filter better.

Phil

> I mowed again tonight, and here's what I observed:
> 1. When I last left the mower the filter was empty and the shutoff was
> open, when I looked tonight
>      the filter was full.
> 2. After mowing for a while the filter was empty, but it didn't quit.
> 3. About 3 hours after mowing the filter was again full.
>
>
> I'm beginning  to wonder if the fuel filter is providing too much
> resistance to flow for a little mower without a fuel pump. Maybe the
> paper cartridge is too restrictive. I will check the carb again to look
> for any signs of the float sticking.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike

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