Update:
I read elsewhere on the web that regular starter fluid is too strong
for lawn mowers and that you should use a special small engine
starting fluid instead. I went to the local lawn mower dealer/repair
place and the guy there said they don't stock or use starter fluid,
but that spray carburetor cleaner would work. I bought some and
after spraying a little in my mower's air intake it did start up
without a problem.
However, the directions on the can say the carburetor cleaner should
only be used on metal carburetor parts after the carburetor has been
"disassembled by a qualified technician, separating the metal
components from the elastomers (diaphragm, gaskets, check valve disc,
o-rings, etc)." The directions also say that "STIHL Carburetor and
Choke Cleaner contains ingredients that degrade certain elastomers
(rubber-like substances. i.e. polyvinyls)."
So I'm wondering if the carburetor cleaner (when used instead of
starting fluid) may do more harm than starting fluid. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
Terry
At 11:08 AM 9/20/2013, I wrote:
>
>
>E-10 fuel is the only fuel available around here
>(upstate New York). Even the higher octane fuels
>have ethanol. I have used Sta-Bil in fresh gas
>and installed a clean air filter, but that didn't
>seem to help. The engine is only three years
>old. But thanks to those of you who've said that
>you've started your engines with starter fluid
>for years without problems -- that's good to
>hear. And I will try putting some liquid carburetor cleaner into the tank.
>
>Terry
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