It's a push mower. There's oil, the spark plugs are clean, there's gas in it, and the blade should be, should... be.... on securely. I should probably check that.
So, other than the blade, what could it be?
2006-08-14 11:36:56 · 10 answers · asked by Bethany 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ah, the oil mix... didn't think of that.
Will check that as well.
Dunno about banging on anything... but will look to see if it's bent.
Great suggestions overall... with a couple of idiotic exceptions.
2006-08-14 12:25:38 · update #1
Holy Cow !!!!
Some of those answers are scary.
You probably hit something and bent the crank shaft, or bent the blade, or broke the blade adapter at the crank shaft.
1) Remove the spark plug.
2) Tie something around the engine brake lever at the handle bars. (so the engine will turn)
3)Tilt the mower so that you can see the bolt that goes thru the blade to the engine crankshaft.
4) pull the rope, and look at the bolt while the engine is turning.
Does it wobble? If so, go buy another mower.
If not, use a 9\16" socket, and a strong ratchet, or breaker bar and unbolt the blade.
You may want to stuff a 2x4 under the deck to hold the blade in place.
Good luck.....
2006-08-14 15:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I concure with the guy above..... sounds like either a bent blade or bent crank (hopefully just the blade!!!) this will cause it to shake and shimmy alot, with even just a slight bend
2006-08-14 19:13:50 · answer #2 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
remove the blade, start the mower,check the shaft to see if it is bent.if so, use a hammer and straighten it,but be careful not to crack the houseing fo the motor,then check the blade
2006-08-14 11:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by krusty_blue_spaz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you mean a bounce up and down or a wierd vibration and shaking. I'd check the blade.
2006-08-14 11:40:51 · answer #4 · answered by Tony T 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check blade for balance and make sure it isn't bent.
2006-08-14 11:42:05 · answer #5 · answered by maxinebootie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What do you mean about bouncing thing? Kick back when trying to start? Need more info to help
2006-08-15 09:52:46 · answer #6 · answered by toomuchtime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes check the blade,maybe that's it!!! Water in the gas, handle loose,unlever ground, or wants you to trade her in for another(smile)!!!!
2006-08-14 11:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to get your cat out from under there. Just a suggestion.
2006-08-14 11:42:52 · answer #8 · answered by Carey 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it is a two cycle it may have too much or too little oil mix.Bad throttle spring?
2006-08-14 11:41:51 · answer #9 · answered by paulbaby 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
cat in the blades?
2006-08-14 11:40:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋