2006-10-23 10:39:22 · 9 answers · asked by slackjs48 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
this could be a number of relatively simple and inexpensive things. New spark plug. New air filter. New fuel filter and fuel lines. remove and clean your carborator. New gasoline. What kind of mower, what year?
2006-10-23 10:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by The Keeper of the Green 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to presume you are not joking as you stated "push mower". You may need a tune up and that requires removing the flywheel from the motor. If you are not a mechanic, you should find one that works on mowers. Check the air cleaner filter too and make sure it is clean. It could be something so simple as water in the gasoline. When gas sits for long periods, condensation forms in the can, This mixes with the gas and renders it useless for purposes of running a motor. The motor may kick over and run for a few seconds, but will die soon. Try emptying the tank and putting in new gas. You might want to remove the bowl from under the carburetor and let the fluid run out briefly then put it back on. Sometimes, there is water in there and that doesn't allow it to run.There is a product you can pour into the tank that absorbs the water and is intended for motors that sit for long periods. But the best thing to do is get fresh gasoline and try that. Don't keep too much on hand and it should be fine. You may also want to get some starter fluid. This is nasty stuff and you must be very careful when using it. You spray it into the carburetor, stand back and yank on the rope. The motor might just fire right up. Sometimes they just need a little help! Hope you get it going!
2006-10-23 18:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by Rocko Barbella 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First pull the plug, clean it (or replace it) and check for a spark. If you have a good spark the next step is to remove the air cleaner and make sure the choke moves freely. If it does not spray it with choke cleaner (available at any auto parts store). Try again. If it does not start put a couple of drops of gas in the carburator and try again. If it starts and dies the problem is in the carb. Could be a stuck float or a clog. Get it cleaned. back to the beginning - if there is no spark then you need to replace the points and condenser - take it in for repair.
2006-10-23 17:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by smgray99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dude, start with the gas tank and work forward. Make sure all the lines are clear and the gas is flowing.
If all is working check the spark plug and wires. make sure all is connected. If you take the wire off the spark plug end and hold it a 1/4" away from the metal frame, try startingthe mower if you see a spark then thats good. Take out the spark plug and make sure its not coated with soot or oil and that its properly gaped.
IF none of this works hire a professional to cut the grass. :)
2006-10-23 17:46:57 · answer #4 · answered by Arthur 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fuel is not reaching the combustion chamber where the spark plug is, remove spark plug spray one second shot of starting fluid in hole where spark plug came out, reinstall spark plug, try starting,if dies right away, do again if will not stay running after couple of tries,fuel line,pick up screen in fuel tank or carburetor clogged causing no fuel to reach combustion chamber.
2006-10-23 17:54:36 · answer #5 · answered by Mrbill 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neutral safety switch working properly? Have a choke that is not in the right position? Check the air cleaner too.
2006-10-23 17:43:14 · answer #6 · answered by marianne_whitehead 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you happen to hit something while you were mowing and it died ? If you did , you could have sheared the key stock under the fly wheel.
2006-10-23 17:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
gas in a push mower?....ha ha you fool it's footpower
2006-10-23 17:43:32 · answer #8 · answered by Dean B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your drunk and trying to start the snowblower?
2006-10-23 17:41:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋