Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): craftsman walk behind mower, trouble shooting guide, walk behind mower

Question
i have a craftsman walk behind mower with a 6.75hp tecumseh engine.i believe this engine is a vlv series.it will run if gas is sprayed into carb.the carb is a640020b carb. this carb has a plastic bowl. all replacable parts appeare to be in this bowl.is this carb worth repairing approx 32.00 for kit or is it better to buy new carb approx 70.00

Answer
Hello Cleatus:

>>Have you tried Soaking and Cleaning the Carburetor?
>>I Suggest you try Cleaning the carburetor first and then Replace it if the Cleaning Does not Correct the Problem.
>>Since this is a Tecumseh Engine, I have a PDF Site Addy that May Assist you. http://www.tecumsehpower.com/CustomerService/BSI.pdf  .  >>This Site Addy; http://www.outdoordistributors.com/Tecumseh/tmain.html has a Link to a PDF Trouble-Shooting Guide. Simply Select the Free PDF Download for the Tecumseh Trouble-Shooting Guide.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ and Select the T. Then Select Tecumseh. Then Select Don't have Part Numbers. Then Enter the Model Numbers . Then Select your Model and Download the File for Online Viewing.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John