[AT] OT - JD STX38 fuel problems

[Mike S Meulenberg]

How do I determine a "real" filter from a hardware store filter? I bought
mine at NAPA, but it didn't say what it was rated for or to be used on.
Mike

On Thu, 20 May 2004 08:31:49 -0500 "Easley, Greg"
<EasleyG at health.missouri.edu> writes:
> Are you using one of those see-through plastic filters that come
> in a blister-pack at the hardware store?  If so, get rid of it
> and install a real filter from the auto parts store.  I tried
> those plastic filters on the VACuum and had no end of grief.
> I went through three or four of the stupid things.  Installed
> a real filter and the fueling problems magically vanished.
> 
> The symptom you describe of the filter going dry while running,
> then filling up after sitting for awhile are exactly what I saw.
> 
> Greg
> http://www.geocities.com/heartland/woods/1416
> 
> 
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> 
> 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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