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Poulan Pro Lawn mower smoking
If your Poulan Pro lawn mower is smoking, especially blowing black smoke, the engine is usually running rich because the carburetor is letting in too much fuel. On this symptom, the most likely cause is a carburetor problem such as a stuck-open carburetor float, which can flood the engine with fuel. Right behind that is the carburetor itself as a whole, since internal wear or a choke stuck closed can cut off airflow and upset the air-fuel mix. In many cases, a carburetor repair kit is the fix if worn internal parts are causing the lawn mower engine smoking problem. If your mower is running rich, check the carburetor carefully for float and choke issues before replacing parts at random. RepairClinic.com makes it easier to match the repair to your exact machine. Enter your model number to find the exact Poulan Pro carburetor or carburetor repair kit that fits your mower, along with other related small engine parts like gaskets, seals, filters, and spark plug components if your lawn mower smoking issue has led to poor performance or fouled ignition parts.
01 - Carburetor is Letting Too Much Fuel In
If the lawn mower engine produces black smoke, this indicates that the carburetor is getting too much fuel (or "running rich"). If the carburetor float is stuck open, the engine will get too much fuel. Similarly, if the carburetor choke is stuck closed, the lawn mower engine will not be able to draw in enough air to create the proper air-fuel mixture.
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02 - Poulan Pro Lawn Mower Carburetor
If the lawn mower engine produces black smoke, this indicates that the carburetor is getting too much fuel (or "running rich"). If the carburetor float is stuck open, the engine will get too much fuel. Similarly, if the carburetor choke is stuck closed, the lawn mower engine will not be able to draw in enough air to create the proper air-fuel mixture.
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03 - Poulan Pro Lawn Mower Carburetor Repair Kit
If the lawn mower engine produces black smoke, this indicates that the carburetor is getting too much fuel (or "running rich"). If the carburetor float is stuck open, the engine will get too much fuel. Similarly, if the carburetor choke is stuck closed, the lawn mower engine will not be able to draw in enough air to create the proper air-fuel mixture.
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