Ok, so Im a woman who knows nothing about lawnmowers or even mowing period but i wanted to suprise my husband and Im concerened I might have broke the mower. It starts but it wont take off. Is there something I can look at doing to it. The worst part is its my in-laws and I dont want to tell them I broke it. Thanks!
2007-06-26 02:48:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It could be just a worn belt. See if it has a belt drive, probably under a guard or cover. When you engage the self propelled drive, a pulley will move that tightens the belt. If the belt is worn it won't get tight.
2007-06-26 02:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by Larry 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 11:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by costoso 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you didn't break it. You probably most likely have a belt that is wonr and whn you put a load on it...it statrs to slip and won't pull.
The option here is to buy another belt for it. It takes a 3L belt, but not sure what length since I have no Model number or type of mower you have.
I have seen most take a 3L 20-30 belt.
2007-06-26 07:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes overfilling the bag will cause excess grass to get caught up inside the belt housing, try cleaning it out real good this may work.
2007-06-26 02:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by frosty62 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The drive belt probably slipped off or broke. It may have happened to your husband before and he won't mind fixing it himself. If you don't mind spending $50 bucks or so, taking it to a small engine repair shop would be money well spent.
Good Luck!
2007-06-26 02:55:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would need a little more information. What brand is it?
2007-06-26 05:25:25 · answer #6 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋