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Possible reasons: (1) the spark plug is faulty, or is not gapped properly (2) the air filter is clogged, (3) the needle valve is open too wide, (4) the fuel float is stuck open, (5) the spark on the spark plug is weak, (6) the choke is stuck in the closed position, etc.
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What makes a lawn mower backfire when trying to start it?
sheared flywheel key. youtube has vids... type in mower cord backfires & you'll see instructions on how to fix it.
Lawn mower backfires when trying to start it?
sounds like the clutch switch neeeds replacing or cleaning.
How do you start a push lawn mower that;s brand new?
It depends on if you bought a pull start mower or a power mower. The pull start mower will have a handle you have to pull hard to start it. The power mower should have a button that simply turns it on. Make sure there is gas in the pull start mower.
Can you give an example of a simple sentence using the word frustration?
"I stopped trying to start the lawn mower out of frustration."Or"I am frustrated with trying to write a sentence about frustration."
Why won't my mower start?
There are several reasons why your mower will not start. There could be an obstruction in the blade, a petrol mower could be low on petrol or the fuse could have blown in an electric mower.
Do you need to mix fuel for lawn mower to start?
No for your lawn mower you will just need regular lawn mower oil.
Where is the safety switch located to start the mower because you have to press the clutch a lot of times to get it to engage to start This is on a Ranchking riding mower.?
The safety switch to start the motor on a Ranchking riding mower is located in the ignition. If the clutch needs to be depressed several times before the mower will start, there might be a problem with the adjustment of the clutch.
Why won't my electric start lawn mower start?
It is possible that an electric start lawn mower will not start because the starter is not working properly. The ignition may also be malfunctioning.
What happens when you put oil in the gas tube of a lawn mower?
If all oil the mower will not start. If only a little oil, the mower may start but run rough and smoke very much.
Does Tecumseh still make push mower engines?
I am trying to find the same answer to this at http://www.answerblip.com/tecumseh-push-mower-engines
What can you do if you can't start the mower?
get a new one
Is there an ignition on lawnmower that you have to turn on?
Not on a push mower that has no electric start. On a riding mower, yes there is an ignition key.
