917388891 Craftsman Lawn Mower - Overview

Hello Lee, thank you for reaching out. When a mower starts with starting fluid but immediately dies, the carburetor could be causing the issue, specifically a clogged main jet or fuel passage blocked by varnish from stale fuel. We recommend trying a carburetor cleaning first: remove the carburetor, spray it thoroughly with carburetor cleaner, clear all passages including the main jet, and reinstall. If cleaning does not work, replace the main jet, part number PS11822279, to fix the issue. We hope this helps.