Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): New lawnmower wont start, carburetor jets, home depot

Question
Hi There,
Bought a LawnBoy model 10685 from Home Depot a couple weeks ago.  Oiled it up, gased it up, and it cut the lawn just fine.  Loved the 'sensi-speed' self propel thing, kinda felt like magic.  Mowed the lawn a week later and when it ran out of gas, my son filled it up, and it wouldn't start.  It would run for 5 or 20 seconds, and then it would give out.  I let it sit for a couple of days, and it's still doing the same thing.  The oil may be slightly overfilled, for what that's worth.  Do I have a dud, or am I missing something?
Thanks in advance,
Steve Bondy

Answer
Hello Steve:

Lightly Tap on the Carburetor Bowl. The Float May be Stuck or there May be Trash in the Carburetor Restricting the Gas to the Carburetor Jets. If this Doesn't Correct the Problem, then Return the Mower or have it Inspected Under the Warranty. Since this is a Tecumseh Engine, I have 2 PDF Site Addys that May be Of Interest to you. They are: 1- http://www.cpdonline.com/692509.pdf and 2- http://www.tecumsehpower.com/CustomerService/BSI.pdf Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let Me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully  

John