How would a lawn mower run if its fuel filter is plugged?

we thought we had water in the gas, but it just smokes gas, doesn't want to run full powered and acts like it wants to stall.How would a lawn mower run if its fuel filter is plugged?first thing I would do is change the spark plug, it is so easy to do and cost little if that still doesn't help go right to the carb. When you pull the choke out doe sit run better? If so you have fuel/carb issues When cleaning the carb I also like to replace the fuel filter and check the gas to see if its old or water in it. The easiest way to see if there is water is to pull the bottom of the carb off, and that would be the float bowl. Is there water in the bottom of it? You will see it very easily. Is there dirt in the bottom of the bowl? Take your carb off and compleately clean it with carb cleaner. Use compressed air if you got it. Spray cleaner in the main jet and every little hole you see and with air after it. Put it back on, if it still does run like crap and the choke does make it run better, time for new carb.How would a lawn mower run if its fuel filter is plugged?Could be a clogged up gas filter or maybe you just need to adjust the carbeurator a little.How would a lawn mower run if its fuel filter is plugged?Could be the fuel filter, but it could also be the air filter. Little tune up kits are pretty easy to come by, like at Sears, or even Wal-Mart and Target--you'll need the make and model number. Do you still have the manual. Look in the troubleshooting area of the manual for an answer.How would a lawn mower run if its fuel filter is plugged?one, it wouldn't be running with a clogged fuel filter (fuel wouldn't be getting to the carburetor), if its smoking look at the color, if its black, you have bad rings or your valves need to be redone, if its a whitish blue color, you may need to rebuild your carburetor.How would a lawn mower run if its fuel filter is plugged?Getting to much fuel most likely. Clean all filters Air and Fuel.

Check again for water in the gas and trash in the carburetor.How would a lawn mower run if its fuel filter is plugged?It won't run if the fuel filter is plugged. Sounds like your choke is on or carb needs to be adjusted.How would a lawn mower run if its fuel filter is plugged?Black is always too much fuel..... white to blue is oil.....

smokes gas? sounds like its puffing black? replace the air filter if it hasn't been done in a while....

If that doesn't help (these newer carbs are unadjustable) clean/rebuild the carb.