Lawnmower won't start
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. Thanks |
Lawnmower won't start
"synergy3000" wrote in message ... 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. Thanks If you have compression, fuel and spark the engine will run. First check the spark, but be well insulated because the magneto will knock you on your ass. Next peek down the carb and see if you are getting any gas. The compression you should be able to feel tugging on the starter cord. If you have no gas replace the fuel and clean the carb. No spark check the points and condenser could also be a bum pickup coil. -- Roger Shoaf About the time I had mastered getting the toothpaste back in the tube, then they come up with this striped stuff. |
Lawnmower won't start
"synergy3000" wrote in message ... 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 |
Lawnmower won't start
On Mar 12, 9:48 pm, synergy3000 wrote:
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. Thanks I use starting ether to test for a fuel problem. If a short squirt into the throat of the carb will let you start and run the engine for a few seconds, you have a fuel system problem. A squirt of starting ether is more definitive than a squirt of gas (which doesn't always work). Jason |
Lawnmower won't start
On Mar 12, 9:48 pm, synergy3000 wrote:
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. Thanks If it has a Tecumseh engine, check the flywheel key. If it has sheared, which is fairly common, the timing will be off and the engine will not run. Common failure mode is hitting a rock/brick/whatever with blade, stopping engine, inertia of flywheel shears key and flywheel keeps rotating, magnet on flywheel is no longer in proper location with respect to crank throw. nate |
Lawnmower won't start
" wrote in message ps.com... On Mar 12, 9:48 pm, synergy3000 wrote: 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. Thanks I use starting ether to test for a fuel problem. If a short squirt into the throat of the carb will let you start and run the engine for a few seconds, you have a fuel system problem. A squirt of starting ether is more definitive than a squirt of gas (which doesn't always work). It always has for me. Bob |
Lawnmower won't start
"N8N" wrote in message ps.com... On Mar 12, 9:48 pm, synergy3000 wrote: 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. Thanks If it has a Tecumseh engine, check the flywheel key. If it has sheared, which is fairly common, the timing will be off and the engine will not run. Common failure mode is hitting a rock/brick/whatever with blade, stopping engine, inertia of flywheel shears key and flywheel keeps rotating, magnet on flywheel is no longer in proper location with respect to crank throw. This happens to B&S engines also. Another symptom is hard jerks on the rope while starting, often breaking the rope. Bob |
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