power cuts out?

My push lawnmower with tecumseh engine starts with no problem, but after 5 seconds or so the power cuts out. What does this mean??
jeff demorris, July 2006


done
check the oil,if it smells like gas than you are losing compression. The gas is now going into the crankcase.(this is dangerous) You need to replace the rings.

Brad, May 2007
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