Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): lawn mower, carburetor, lawn mower


Question
i have a bolens push loawn mower model 11A-074E065.  for some reason it won't stay on.  it will start up great and go off after 3-5 seoconds.  we have cleaned out the oil, air cleaner with no luck. hoping you can help!  thanks!

Answer
This is the symptoms of a dirty carburetor.  Have you tried draining the fuel from the carburetor by removing the carburetor float blow nut located on the bottom of the carburetor?

Have you looked on You Tube for video's on how to clean a carburetor?

Let me know.
Eric