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My mower doesn't want to run

I started my mower and as soon as it gets hot just shuts down and makes some explosions. Then I try to start it again and doesn't want to run anymore, you just can hear the bbbbrrrrr sound...!!

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I have no idea. Perhaps the exhaust is plugged?

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How's the fuel pump and spark plugs?

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If it sounds like it is starving out before it quits, check the vent on the gas cap. If it is restarting within 5 minutes, that gives it time for the vacuum in the gas tank to equalize to ambient air pressure and allow the gas to flow again.

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