"synergy3000" wrote in message
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I picked up a year old Toro lawnmower from a moving sale.
I tried to start it up but nothing happens. It appears gas was left in
the lawnmower over the winter. Not sure any stabilizer was added,
probably not as it does not want to start. What should I do to try and
get it started? Deal was too good to pass up so I figured it was worth
the hassle.

If it has a spark, dump or squirt 1/4 tsp or so of gas into the carb
(remove the air filter first), then try cranking it. If it starts then, you
know the spark is at least working. If it starts, then dies, you probably
have a carb or choke problem. Try several squirts of gas/starts -
sometimes doing this a few times will get it working. If not, the carb needs
cleaning.

Bob