Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Craftsman 4.5 Horsepower Rotary Lawn Mower, warrantee, lawn mower

Question
Michael,

This mower is about 2 months old.  Has a Tecumseh 4 cycle engine.  Started great and ran great until I got it out to mow today.  Was hard to start and when it did start it just chugged at a very low RPM. After several minutes it began to run at full rpm's and ran great through my grass cutting.  I shut the engine off after completing my mowing and tryed to restart it while it was still warm and had the same problem again. This mower has no throttle adjustment.  

Answer
Hi Donald,

The carb may have a bit of dirt or debris inside or even a sticky float.  I would remove the carb and inspect it.  If the mower is is still under warrantee, you might bring it back to the dealer.

Let me know how you make out.
Michael