My son went to mow and when he filled the gas tank he left the cap off. Since we have a lot of dust it apparently sucked some in. I started by replacing the fuel filter but it keeps happening. Every time I change the fuel filter I drain out the gas in the line until dirt quits showing up. Then o go mow for awhile and everything is fine about an hour or so it starts to bog down and die. I repeat the process. I am looking for a better solution, more permanent. Anybody got any ideas?
Dirt in the gas line
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As NIW says... BUT have your SON, pill the tank and clean it( be SURE to blow dry ) , then reassemble and fil with NEW, fresh gas..
that way he'll ALWAYS put the cap back on !
should have added... NOT as a punishment, treat it as a quality time with dad experience, wrench turning is supposed to be fun for every one !
that way he'll ALWAYS put the cap back on !
should have added... NOT as a punishment, treat it as a quality time with dad experience, wrench turning is supposed to be fun for every one !
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The first thing that came to my mind when the OP asked for a permanent solution, get a new son! But that wasn't nice or practical, so GreensvilleJay's solution would probably be OK. 
Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is that they learn from them. And having him help will be a learning experience.
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