My son left the mower outside and yes, it rained. When I went to start it up, it almost started but after it kept turning (for just a few short seconds), I turned the key off and tried it again. Nothing. Not a thing. I pulled the mower back, waited a few minutes and tried again. Same thing. After waiting a while longer - nothing at all is happening. I unplugged wires and plugged them back and I cleaned the air filter. I have no clue where the spark plug(s) is located. What could be wrong? Someone suggested that I jump start it but can I do that with a '00 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a mower battery? How do I do that? Thanks SO much for all your help! You all are great!!!
2007-09-08 07:15:02 · 6 answers · asked by danceteacher 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Try this: its possible the fuse for the ignition switch blew out - this is located in the small wire from the hot side of the starter solenoid ( where the battery connects to the solenoid) - it sends 12 volts to energize the ign switch.
Water couldve also gotten into the gas - try this: remove the aircleaner cover, dump a small capfull of gas into the carb opening and try starting it- it should.
If that dosent work, remove the spark plug ( on front of the motor - a large wire runs to the spark plug - sometimes theyre located close to the exhaust as well - depends on type of motor. ) - with the plug out, turn over the motor a few times and see if any water is in the combustion chamber. Spray a bit of wd/40 into the combustion chamber and that should help disapate any water ( itll burn the wd40) - replace the plug and try the capful of gas again. It should run.
if it doesnt next step is check the spark - remove the spark plug boot, put a metal paper clip into it, place it against the motor- and try turning the motor over- look for a blue spark. If it doesnt then its something either in the magneto, ign switch or that pesky fuse.
Im sure changing out that fuse will fix the issue. I dont suggest leaving a mower out in the rain - if anything, cover the motor with a large plastic bag.
2007-09-08 18:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by The Kidd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leaving it out shouldn't have bothered it, sounds like your battery is dead, if it,s over a yr old time to replace it, yes the battery in the mower is the same as a car batt, 12 volt, and can be jumped, the spark pulg is located in the head, the thing with the fins,
2007-09-08 07:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by William B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with asgapollo but at the sime time you are doing this put some heet in the gas for in case you have gotten water in the gas tank dont add the whole bottle but enough for the amount of gas you have in the mower
2007-09-08 07:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes you can use a car to jump start a mower
2007-09-08 07:45:04 · answer #4 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find the spark plug and dry it off with a paper towell
prime the carb with a drop or to of gas and try again
2007-09-08 07:20:21 · answer #5 · answered by asgapollo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow good luck!
2007-09-08 07:19:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋