Lawn Mower Repair : Troubleshooting a Lawn Mower

[buddydog1956]

I have someone cut my grass ~ and btw, I'd never put 'bad' gas into my automobile gas tank....what sense does that make....particularly if its bad ?

[sessi0000]

Help please: I had my mower repaired, wasn't getting a spark or anything. Once repaired it worked fine, got my front lawn mowed. Turned it off, went to do my back lawn, but filled it up with fuel first. After filling, never started again. Would it be the spark plug or?

[moodyman1100]

Great info!! I have a lawn mower that will start but not stay running,. I just had it serviced last year, what could be the problem?

[iceman7209]

im not getting any ingnition in my motor what might the problem be and ive already checked the spark twice

[Rarrin9378]

@iceman7209 probably a bad ignition coil

[boombob10]

i have a lawn mower and all of the oil is flowing like a spring out of the air filter compartment what is it?

[mattelekbook]

Every engine needs 3 things to run: Compression, Ignition, and Fuel.

While you have the spark plug off, you might as well check the compression, if you have a compression tester. Otherwise I completely agree with forku2umf, the easiest thing is to spray starting fluid into the air filter and see if it runs for a few seconds, because that narrows it down to fuel as the problem, and you eliminate Ignition and Compression as problems.

[vjuan831]

ok so i bought a lawn mower off of craiglist it worked fine for three weeks then as i was cutting the grass it stopped when i tried to start it again instead of starting it leaked gas under the gass cap does anyone know what the problem can be?

[forku2umf]

@thebrokefoot You have a safety switch bad. There is one for the seat, one for the blade engagement and one for the clutch (pedal). Probably the clutch switch. Hard to find. Take it to a GOOD shop. Ask the mechanic what he thinks. If he/she says it's the carb, go elsewhere. If you pull/engage the choke as it dies and it starts to run good, it IS a carb problem. If it dies immediately when you let cluch out and/or engage blade, you have a bad safety switch. internationaldave@gmail.com I can help

[forku2umf]

Quick troubleshooting: Remove air filter. Spray flammable carb cleaner or a shot of fresh gas into carb. Pull rope. If it runs for a second or 2, you have spark and compression. You have a fuel delivery problem. Clean tank, line and carb and not 1/2 ass cleaning the carb. If green and/or stinky inside, take it off and soak it in carb clean. There is more to cleaning a carb than just the bowl nut. Idle circuit, too. His plug sparked white. Must be blue. His plug was white, lean condition.

[LadydogC]

I love your Videos, I need all the help I can get when I need to work on my mower.

Do not worry about how you speak, did not bother me at all!! I came to get help and you provided me with that! THANK YOU!

[aisaac2008]

You say uhh too much. If you want to succeed in your how-to videos, you should consider taking a speech class. otherwise, a very informative video.

[anoirsx]

Thank u that was helpfull just got a use lawnmower from a family member trying to get it to start.

[yuuser]

Thank you, I was able to get my mower up and working again.

[thebrokefoot3]

16.5 briggs and straton riding mower.. it starts fine but when i put it in drive or engage the blades it dies.. any pointers?



[GIOOTO]

my mower is like that but i doesn't turn on

[SuperONthetube]

I got a discarded mower running thanks to this video. Yeah!

[TheDarrryl]

My lawnmower is skippin and when the mower runs for more than 30 min. it slow down.It take me a few mintues to start back up

[OneWayCrewVietNam]

@TheDarrryl i think the fuel is not clean ... then it stuck in ur fuel pipe ... :D ... just my opinion ...

[packo12]

I got my mower running thanks to this video. Thank You!!

[footballchallenge]

if you dont use your engine for lets say about 26 days and then i started using it would i still have to replace it or would it be ok plz reply i need to know because im not goin to be using mine for a while

[sureno4bandit]

@footballchallenge you shouldnt have to replace it its suppose to work either way unless it

has some other detailed failures to it

[starlina1]

I need to know what is to repair. For instance, what is wrong with this lawn mower and how do I repair it? (you tube search "mower sputtering" and watch video of a lawnmower that sounds like mine - this postings wouldn't let me add the actually w w w. address) Telling me how to repair something doesn't help if I don't know what to do in the first place.

[TheDirtbiker712]

i have to keep priming my briggs and stratton lawn mwer to keep it running what do i need to do to fix this?

[MrRothiii]

This guy hit the nail on the head. A brand new spark plug I put in was faulty. It's worth a try if you put a new plug in and it still doesn't start.

[mitchnewman1960]

I didn't take your advice and take note of where the spring linkages go now I can't remember how they go back on :( need help please

[flynnlandscaping]

stabil dumbass

[soverato3]

wtf?!?!? i keep my gas for over 1 year and it still works fine no problem...

[cubcadet2]

@soverato3 i know i hade it 2 years of gas and it started fine

[KevinMillard68]

just because there is spark does not mean the plug is good, i have seen plugs that spark but they were weak and that causes problems with running as well.funny he did not seem to pick on the carb, float bolw carbs are usualy the first thing i go after, as the jets clog up alot on them and floats can leak hence engine dont run or run very well.primer bulb leaks again engine dont run or runs crapy.brake cables do ware out or seize up hence engine dont run, gas does lose octane levels over time.

[TheDenny229]

would like to have more info on the cable. My cable is very loose. It doesn' have any tension. I don't know how to fit it. What does this cable do?

[TheDenny229]

would like to have more info on the cable. My cable is very loose and I don't know how to fit it.

[Gifti1234]

That the gasoline will be bad after 30 days is rubbish. All petrol stations could close...

Parking a car for approx. 3 months causes also no troubles... and also spare cans with petrol are stowed several years in trunks of cars.

That the spark plug indicates sparks is in deed only a indication that the ignition system is working, but does not indicate a good ignition plug! Replace the spark plug in any case (less money) - It could function during cold conditions but looses function at hot.

[juicyohso]

@Gifti1234 you talk bollox mate, fuel goes off enuff in 6 to 8 weeks for it to affect a mower and to say you can store it for several years is utter crap!! i work on mowers etc 365 days a year and know what im talking about

[Hoff28659]

I have accidentally used fuel for the mower that contains some oil that is used for 2 stroke engines and I am now having trouble starting the mower. Any advice would be appreciated.

[wheely132]

@Hoff28659 you probably need to clean out the carburator now. those 4 stroke carbs are not made to have mixed gas going throught it. the result of using 2 stroke gas in a foustroke for a while: clogged jets etc.

[BRANDY82375]

@nonamejoe56 Help, nonamejoe! While turning my grandmother's lawn mower on its side to clean out the grass, gasoline leaked out onto the exterior and started smoking...alot. It finally stopped but now I'm afraid to start it back up. If fuel got into the motor (or anything else) will it catch fire, or worse, blow up? The mower is practically brand new. I'm in big trouble with my grandmother. You seem to know your stuff and I would appreciate your advice. Thank you. :)

[nonamejoe56]

@BRANDY82375 Sorry it has tooken me so long to reply. You probably just got some oil in the combustion camber. Don't worry, it will not catch fire, explode, or anything like that, the gas will simply evaporate. If its a newer mower the worst that can happen is smoke. Let it run awhile, if after 5 min this is still burning oil, reply to me. What make is it? Tecumseh (aka Eager1) or Briggs or Stratton?

[BRANDY82375]

@nonamejoe56 Everything turned out OK. Thanks for your help!

[JUICE720]

I wish I could get Slingblade to fix my mower. Mmmm Hmmm.

[amsl1999]

lol I have a lawn mower and can't find where the oil tank is :/

it makes a sound when we try to start it (not the normal sound)

a bit like a cat :/ is it the oil?

thanks a lot ;)

[BigDave331]

I have the Honda brand mower only 1 year old bought from friend, work couple of time, but now can't start. Can you give me advise what can I do please. Thanks

[Penguinboy1995]

@BigDave331 Buy a Briggs

[TheRedMontana1]

how do i repair a seized engine, when the blade and string wont move?

[ThewaterboyCarroll]

This video was great !  My mower was stalling and this video helped me solve the problem. The plug in the carburetor bowl had a small piece of debris that restricted the fuel flow. Thanks Mark !!!

[nonamejoe56]

@Shyvam220 if you have the old Briggs and Stratton that is why or if you don't you have a problem in the carburetor

[steveho75]

Hi Mark,

My lawn mower is making a bomb noise from the muffler honda engine when i stop and start the engine how do i fix this problem?

Steve

[lisbethmobile]

Thanks

[osityan]

What is you ignite spilled gas on the mower with this spark plug test?

[ddietr]

Hi,

Lawn tractor, B & S 15.5 , Sears 917.256531.

Turn key-Whining noise,took of starter guard and saw the starter impeller gear will not engage flywheel. It spins.

Could it be battery or starter?

Thanks Groton,MA 01450

[shivam220]

i have a problem i start my lawn mower but when i turn it off n try to start again it wont i gotta use starting flued y? is tht bc it has been sitting for awhile?

[Brandon85923]

@ogcancer its more than likely thee uhhh... what is it kill wire or whatever is touching and grounding.

[goatsounds]

the oil is spiting out of my lawnmower it is only 2 years old

[ogcancer]

Thanks for your advice. Im on it

[NineOneSix]

Thanks for showing me how to TURBLE shoot my lawmower! :D

[ogcancer]

my mower will start up but will die shortly after, if I keep hitting the primer bulb it will run, if i stop pushing in the primer bulb it will die out, what is my problem?

[howtogetwell]

hi oogcancer, I've had a dozen mowers that run great right after you push the primer, only to die after running like a champ for 8 seconds

[yamaharules163]

@howtogetwell i know what the problem is, have you fixed it yet?

[AfricanCichlidguy]

@ogcancer your carb could be clogged clean all your little ports in the carb make sure the float isnt stuck

[robertmv1]

Your Carb jets could be clogged, this is most likely the problem.

You will have to remove the carb and clean it.

Because you keep pushing the bulb that indicates the carb is jets are not working properly.

If you can, I suggest that you get 2+2 carb cleaner.

Also, check your fuel filter if you have one.

[barnettboys13]

now thats what i call i snap on box!!!!

[jenniesboy]

hi i need some wiring help if anyoen can help me it's for a riding lawnmower and it has a briggs and straton 12hp I/C motor if anyone can help me send me a PM and i will give you my email address and we can go from there

[bigboy854876]

my mower will start up but will die shortly after, if I keep hitting the primer bulb it will run, if i stop pushing in the primer bulb it will die out, what is my problem?

[pinkyrie2003]

check your gap on the mower. should have a .030 gap. if your gap is more the engine compression is causing the combustion not to jump the gap. if that is not your problem check idle on carb.

[C0LL1N]

you have a clogged carburetor, when you hit the primer bulb you act as a fuel pump for the engine, while the carb itself isnt.

[deansusky]

my wife put the oil in the wrong place where the prime button is in that black container and the oil has gone through all the parts i guess every where that the gas goes what should i do ?

[donyboy73]

clean the filter box if that is where she put the oil. let me know, I can help