The other day, I was cutting the lawn, when I heard a loud thump. Suddenly, the mower blade stopped running full speed. I tried pushing up the throttle, but it no longer went: "vroom". It now just sits there putt-putting along at a really slow speed. I don't know much about mowers--can someone help?
2007-06-21 09:08:13 · 4 answers · asked by Road Trip 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like you hit something hard, and squeezed your flywheel key.
Does the engine chug and vibrate or run smooth?
2007-06-21 09:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by avnurd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know what you are doing, I would recommend having it serviced by a professional. If you do plan to try to fix it, first make sure to remove the cap from the spark plug! If the spark plug cap is not removed, there is a chance that the blade can start spinning while you are working on it.
2007-06-21 16:14:55 · answer #2 · answered by jonmm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try opening up the throttle by taking off the filter.
2007-06-21 16:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by B.G. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a few things. None of which you can fix yourself. Take it to a qualified small engine shop.
2007-06-21 17:42:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋