[JMT_roxb]

I just moved back to my parents home. The grass needs to be mowed and the lawn mower I'm told is not working.
So I tried starting the lawn mower and nothing, only once did seem to want to start and it immediately died. So I changed the gas as it was old, the air filter, the spark plug and the oil .. still didn't start up.
So I tackled the carburator and cleaned it up. It still won't start up and I don't know what else I can possibly do by myself. When I pull the cord I hear nothing. Any ideas?
Thank you for taking time to help me out, I truly appreciate your help!

 

[chandler48]

Have you determined if you have spark at the plug? If not, it could be the magneto surface rust.

 

[JMT_roxb]

Have you determined if you have spark at the plug? If not, it could be the magneto surface rust.

Hi! I don't know how to check that. I've never worked on a lawn mower before.

 

[chandler48]

Remove the spark plug, reattach the electrode, let it contact a metal surface and pull the cord. If it has spark it will be evident. Don't hold the plug while pulling the cord.

 

[JMT_roxb]

Remove the spark plug, reattach the electrode, let it contact a metal surface and pull the cord. If it has spark it will be evident. Don't hold the plug while pulling the cord.

I will try that tomorrow. I had to put things away as it got too dark and cold to work outside.

 

[Half-fast eddie]

Is there a fuel shut off valve?

 

[bfrabel]

This is hopefully a dumb question, but I'm guessing you saw the sticker that says to push the primer bulb button 5 times?

If that ain't it, you need to figure out if the issue is fuel or spark.

If you are getting spark, then it might be worth getting a new primer bulb kit (which I think you can find at some hardware/big box stores) and/or a new carburetor (which are usually available for cheap from the internet).

 

[JMT_roxb]

Is there a fuel shut off valve?

I don't know. My first time working on a lawn mower. I'll have to check that tomorrow but I don't know what it looks like or where it would be.

 

[Half-fast eddie]

It would be on the fuel line between the gas tank and the carb. A simply lever that turns.
Generic picture …

 

[JMT_roxb]

This is hopefully a dumb question, but I'm guessing you saw the sticker that says to push the primer bulb button 5 times?

If that ain't it, you need to figure out if the issue is fuel or spark.

If you are getting spark, then it might be worth getting a new primer bulb kit (which I think you can find at some hardware/big box stores) and/or a new carburetor (which are usually available for cheap from the internet).

Yes I pushed the primer bulb 5 times LOL!
I'll be checking things out tomorrow it got darker sooner than expected, rain is coming so I had to put it away. First thing I will be checking is if there's spark and go from there.

 

[JMT_roxb]

Information on model

 

[JMT_roxb]

It would be on the fuel line between the gas tank and the carb. A simply lever that turns.
Generic picture …

I don't have one.

 

[blue and 17]

remove air filter and spray WD40 into (just a little) and try starting it. The carb fuel float sticks and fuel cannot enter the fuel bowl.

 

[JMT_roxb]

remove air filter and spray WD40 into (just a little) and try starting it. The carb fuel float sticks and fuel cannot enter the fuel bowl.

I took the carburator apart and cleaned it out with carburator cleaner and the float seemed fine.

 

[lenaitch]

Before you remove the plug to check for spark like Larry suggests, try starting it again - primer, choke (if it has one) and pull it a few times, then remove plug to see if it is wet.

If it sat with old fuel it for any length of time, cleaning it carb might not do it. There are tiny passages in there that can get gummed over. Soaking it in carb cleaner can help, but sometimes it's just easier to buy a new one.

When you removed the carb, did you take care to put the linkages back the same way?

 

[carpdad]

Maybe there is fuel filter. First time I removed the float, the needle fell out and I didn't know about it. Also you may want to rebuild the carburetor. Also youtube is likely full of how to for your model.

 

[notnew2diy]

Take the air filter off.
Pour a t-spoon of fresh gas down the throat of the carb.
Try to start.
If it starts and runs, you have a gas problem.
If no run, it's prolly a spark issue where I have no idea how to help.

Good luck...Don.

 

[JMT_roxb]

Before you remove the plug to check for spark like Larry suggests, try starting it again - primer, choke (if it has one) and pull it a few times, then remove plug to see if it is wet.

If it sat with old fuel it for any length of time, cleaning it carb might not do it. There are tiny passages in there that can get gummed over. Soaking it in carb cleaner can help, but sometimes it's just easier to buy a new one.

When you removed the carb, did you take care to put the linkages back the same way?

Good morning! I don't know if there' a choke(zero knowledge in mechanics). There was something that I may have not bolted back into it's exact position but I don't know what it is, here's the picture

 

[JMT_roxb]

Good morning! I don't know if there' a choke(zero knowledge in mechanics). There was something that I may have not bolted back into it's exact position but I don't know what it is, here's the picture
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I also tried starting it up with the old and the new spark plug and both were dry. Is that a good sign?
And yes linkages are back the same way TRUST ME I took tons of pictures before tackling this project LOL!

 

[JMT_roxb]

Take the air filter off.
Pour a t-spoon of fresh gas down the throat of the carb.
Try to start.
If it starts and runs, you have a gas problem.
If no run, it's prolly a spark issue where I have no idea how to help.

Good luck...Don.

Rookie here .. so I would spray(since it's sideways) gas in this area? how much gas?