i just bought this lawn mower, i've used it once a couple of weeks ago. it worked fine. altho, i did hit a big rock with it. i decided to mow the grass today, being the second time to use it. nothing. no turn over or anything. i dont know much about lawn mowers. yes, i did put the right gas and oil in it. the oil came with the mower. could the rock have messed it up some how?
2007-09-15 05:06:38 · 10 answers · asked by Mandy G 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Mandy you might have to prime that bulb 8 or 7 time to load them carborator with fuel to start that mower. make sure you have plenty fuel. You may need to remove that spark plug and install a new one or clean that old one with a wire brush.
2007-09-15 06:43:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't provide enough information. Did the engine quit when you hit the rock? Is it a new mower? Push or rider? Hitting a rock will damage the engine but there is a key between the crankshaft and flywheel that is there to prevent internal damage to the engine in cases like this. If that key is sheared from hitting the rock the engine will not run. The flywheel will have to be removed and the key replaced. You should also check the blade for damage. Remove the sparkplug wire before you reach under the mower and always tip the mower with the air filter up so you don't get oil into the carburetor/cylinder.
2007-09-15 05:34:27 · answer #2 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the size of the rock, chances are you destroyed the mower, if the rock was hard enough to stop the blade it most likely bent the crank and this is more expensive to repair then a new lawnmower. Sorry to be the bringer of bad news.
2007-09-15 05:19:00 · answer #3 · answered by silencetheevil8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You stated: "No turn over".
Sorry to be the barer of bad news, but;
Did it immediately stop running? If so;
You've probably bent the crankshaft.
No easy or cheap fix here. Depending on the value
of the machine; You might be better off just
replacing the whole thing. Here's a test: disconnect the sparkplug, Turn the machine on it's side, (carburetor side
UP), grab the blade, squeeze the engine control lever, & try to turn the engine over by hand. If you feel resistance, The
crank is probably bent.
2007-09-15 05:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by toby48315 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is kind of unlikely. Maybe it needs fresh gas or a tuneup.
To get it started get a spray can of that engine starter fluid. It is a volatile ether spray that you squirt into the air intake. It gets the engine to begin to run when you pull the starter and hopefully that heat and flow of gas will let the regular fuel continue the running.
I have hit big rocks, little rocks, hose nozzles, and fallen tree branches. They nick the blade but I have never had engine damage from one.
2007-09-15 05:12:09 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you didn't crack the shaft. I did this once on a neighbors yard. I just brought another mower. If you need a tune-up after one use that mower can't be to good. I'd take it back to the store.
2007-09-15 18:30:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so!! I think the rock did it. If it worked before until you hit the rock. Something like that always still have a warranty. Maybe call the company.
2007-09-15 05:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BOTH OF THE ANSWERS YOU JUST HAD COULD BE RIGHT, AS OUR LAWN MOWER DID THE SAME THING.
THE MECHANIC CAME AND REPLACED THE SPARK PLUG, AND SPRAYED IT WITH THE FLUID, CHECKED THE WIRING TOO,
IT STARTED RIGHT UP AFTER HE DID THAT.
2007-09-15 05:16:54 · answer #8 · answered by mary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have knocked something loose in the motor. Check spark plug, wiring, etc.
2007-09-15 05:11:36 · answer #9 · answered by red 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the gas tank.
2016-04-04 22:16:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋