I don't know a thing about mowers or how they work or what needs to be done to them every year but for some reason it won't start. It started initially the other day but then died on me. It has gas in it but the oil is low. I pull the string and it makes a noise like it might start but the engine just never catches or something. Does anyone know what the problem might be?
2007-05-07 10:40:07 · 11 answers · asked by hthr_1974 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thank god for that--When I first read it I thought you said your mother wouldn't start!!!! .
your problem might be the choke when it 1st starts --if a push bulb or lever then give it a few pushes/flicks then try to start the mower but try not to give it too much
2007-05-07 10:45:43 · answer #1 · answered by jkb 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the gas and oil are full. Make sure the spark plug wire is on tight. Make sure the line that opens the choke is working. Then, if no problem found, pull the spark plug. They should be changed once or twice a year. If the plug is dirty, or fouled, it won't start the mower.
2007-05-07 17:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should try changing the spark plug and air filter and changing the oil. Those are all pretty easy to do , just look in your manual or online for a guide to doing those things. They are not hard at all and may be the problem.
2007-05-07 17:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by big stan 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If there is a 3/4 inch button on the side, that is the primer, push it 3 or four times, it should start right up. If no good, take it to a local small engine repair shop, they will have you up and running for less than $50
2007-05-07 17:43:28 · answer #4 · answered by Greg L 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Make sure there is gas in the tank. Take the spark plug out. Spray starter fluid in the hole. Put the spark plug back in. and then try it. You can try spraying starter fluid in the carburetor too.
2007-05-07 18:24:18 · answer #5 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it is clean under the deck, change the spark plug, than should be ok, make sure oil is changed and fill with fresh gas.
2007-05-07 17:44:16 · answer #6 · answered by sidekick 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take out spark plug put teaspoon of fuel in hole and put spark plug back in and put wire back on plug and try to start if starts now and goes off u have carb problems.buy rebuild kit and clean carb in gunk carb cleaner then blow out all passages with air and put new kit on.while your at it put new spark plug in it too.
2007-05-07 18:35:13 · answer #7 · answered by andy b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rebuild the carb.
God Bless
2007-05-07 17:43:58 · answer #8 · answered by Frank Pytel 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
get a book called "mowers for dummies"
2007-05-07 17:44:26 · answer #9 · answered by angel 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
TRY A NEW SPARK PLUG AND PUT IN FRESH GASOLINE
2007-05-07 17:54:47 · answer #10 · answered by lelandt 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋