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i have put diesel instead of petrol in my mower can you tell me how to drain the fuel please
many thanks
scott
Hello Scott:
The Numbers you Sent me are the Series Numbers. However, Remove the Fuel Line from the Carburetor Inlet Port and Drain the Gas Tank. If there is a Fuel Filter, then Remove the Fuel Line at the Fuel Filter Inlet and Grain the Tank. Once the Tank is Drained, Flush the Tank with Gas and Allow this to Drain Out Also. Now Remove the Carburetor Bowl to Remove the Diesel from the Bowl and Then Replace the Bowl. Change the Spark Plug. It May Take a Few Trys to Get it Started and it May Smoke for a Few Minutes, but the Small Amount of Diesel Fuel, if any wont Hurt. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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John C. Bridgers Sr.
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Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Small Engines (Air and Water Cooled) and their Associated Equipment as well as Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Education/Credentials
Technical College for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. This was a Full Course on Complete Dis-assembly and Repair of ALL Components pertaining to Engines, Transmissions, Rear Ends, Electrical. I Found the Small Engines to be Interesting because they are Small and Simple.
Past/Present Clients
I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
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