I tried to start my lawnmower today, it failed. I need an answer that I can understand, as I have no idea about these things. I do know that it has gas, has oil, and the sparkplug works fine and is connected. If I push the primer button 3x like it suggests, I don't get anything. If I push the primer button 6x, it comes really close to starting, but just fails. Please help, I would like to mow my grass before the rain comes. I also have a blister from pulling the freakin cord so much. Yes, I admit it, I'm a girl, and I'm a wimp. Please help.
2006-09-06 07:26:46 · 14 answers · asked by lilqtpie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You may need to have the filter cleaned. Sounds like the fuel and oil are not getting to the engine. If you prime it too much...your likely to flood it. If you can see where the spongy looking filter is...disassemble it and clean the filter using gasoline, then reassemble. Be prepared for a lot of smoke. That is just the oil burning so don't panic. It will burn out.
2006-09-06 07:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by peacemaker 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the engine fires, the plug is probably ok. However you can check you have a good spark by removing the plug with a wrench, then attach the lead to the plug and allow the metal part of the plug to rest against the engine while pulling the starter cord. An assistant would be helpful here because they will be able to see whether there is a spark and they can push the plug against the engine to stop it bouncing around when the cord is pulled (They would need to keep it pressed with a plastic bottle or similar to avoid getting a shock!).
However by the sound of things, you have a fuel starvation problem and gas isn't getting to the engine. Firstly check that the vent in the cap of the gas tank isn't blocked. The next thing to do is to check the float bowl if fitted. If the gas tank is somewhat higher than the engine, this is usually the case. The float and bowl work like a toilet cistern. Gas runs from the bottom of the tank to the bowl and once the bowl fills, a float pushes a valve closed and cuts off the flow. This valve may be blocked. You can remove the bowl cover and gas should flow freely from the tank if this valve is clear. Hold a container underneath to catch the fuel. Another scenario is that the jet, through which gas flows out of the bowl into the carburetor, may be blocked. This can be cleaned with a carburetor cleaning aerosol.
2013-09-19 04:32:19 · answer #2 · answered by Eugenes DIY Den 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alright, you need to be a little mechanical here but we'll try. go to your local mower repair shop and get a can of carburator cleaner. This can should also have a little tube that you can put in the end of the spray nozzle for exact sparying. Take the air filter off of the carbuerator and if you can any of the plastic stuff from the air filter housing. Be carful not to damage the plastic parts oir any of the gaskets. Spray the heck out of the carbuerator. Spray in all the holes. Use it very liberally. mind you don't spray your face. put it back together correctly and don't over tighten any of the bolts.
prime it like 5 times. try to start it. It might start and then act as if it ran out of gas. reprime a couple of times and try to start again. after a few it should start if it was just a dirty carbuerator. I had the same problem with my mower this year brand new last year and sat over the winter. If this still doesn't work ask a guy friend who is handy and he may be able to help.
Good luck
Somethings are just hands on experience and visual questions
Hope i helped
2006-09-06 09:38:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jimbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have water in your gas. Drain the gas and oil. Replace the gas, oil, the filter and spark plug even if you think it still has a connection. Your primer button may have a hole in it. Your throttle may need adjusting. These are the first things I do when mine won't start. If it still doesn't start. Junk it and buy a new one because people that fix lawnmowers rip you off and will probably charge you $100 to fix it and you can get a new one for $150.
2006-09-06 07:39:03 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If after priming about 12 times and it does not start. Try the following. Find you an old window cleaner pump spray bottle (or some type of spray bottle) Clean completely and dry. Pour about half full with gasoline. Remove air filter, spray fuel into port going into motor (three good sprays should be enough). Mower should then start. If not many things could be wrong that will require shop repair (or replacement) If you have hit a rock, stick etc. the last time you ran you could have sheared the timing key (or at least bent it). Also if mower starts and runs for only a few seconds after spraying as mentioned above, the carburetor may not be pumping which would require repair...
2006-09-06 08:52:17 · answer #5 · answered by RoeB 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I tried to start my lawnmower today, it failed. I need an answer that I can understand, as I have no idea about these things. I do know that it has gas, has oil, and the sparkplug works fine and is connected. If I push the primer button 3x like it suggests, I don't get anything. If I push the...
2015-08-24 18:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by Laurette 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably the starter. they tend to stop working a little before they break completely. I've had this same problem. I bet that if you kept pulling, the spring would give out and the cord would not rewind.
You can replace it yourself or go to a lawnmower repair shop. the only problem is that new mowers are so cheap that it may not pay to have it fixed.
2006-09-06 07:34:20 · answer #7 · answered by MALIBU93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look, my mom and I spent so long trying to start our lawnmower ONCE after my stepdad died that I CRIED because I was so frustrated!
We bought an electric lawn mower that evening. Just be sure you don't run over the electric cord like I did! But if you do, make sure it's a replaceable cord when you buy one.
2006-09-06 07:46:33 · answer #8 · answered by concretebrunette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first guess would be the air filter - especially if your lawn mower has worked recently. If you have noticed black smoke for example - when starting or regularly mowing - the air/fuel mixture is probably off. The solution is easy - if you have a foam filter, remove and soak in gasoline for a couple of minutes. Prior to reinstalling - apply a small amount of two cycle oil to the outside of the filter. If you have a paper filter you can either remove and attempt to clean using compressed air -or- you may have to buy a new one. Also, I would double check the spark plug and make sure there is not carbon build-up on the spark plate. Generally, as an air filter becomes clogged - the reduction of O2 in the air/fuel mixture quickly fouls a perfectly good plug. Good luck!!
2006-09-06 08:49:42 · answer #9 · answered by bmwest 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I say the carburetor needle valve is stuck with debris(dirt) Doesn't take much to disrupt the flow of gas. Ask someone where the carb is and remive the boel.Inside the bowl you'll find the needle valve (culprit) Remove this and the tiny spring and then blow out the tiny holes in the valve then reinstall.Should be ok
2006-09-06 09:13:34 · answer #10 · answered by bob l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋