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Lawnmower Care Tips
The most common complaints that we here regarding
lawnmowers is that they "all of a sudden" do not work.
Worst case scenario is that the carburetor is busted.
But the carburetor can also be gummed up with old gasoline. This usually happens if you use a very poor grade of gas or if you leave the mower over the winter still full of gas. The gasoline tends to crystallize and gum up the carburetion.
It's best to drain the tank of all the gas before you store it for the winter. If the carburetor is gummed up and things move slowly, then take a carburetor cleaner, clean out the carburetor and try to start the mower again.
Always remember to check the obvious, first!
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Is there gas in the tank?
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Is the fuel filter clean so fuel can get to the engine?
The fuel filter is often located in or next to the fuel tank where the fuel line enters the tank. You may have to remove the fuel line to get at the filter. This usually requires only a pair of pliers or a small wrench. Try cleaning the fuel filter with a water or air hose. If the filter still looks dirty, any hardware store will sell a generic fuel filter that is more than likely to fit your machine as most mower machines are alike.
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Here are a few other common lawnmower problems
Lawnmower Runs Rough
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Air filter is dirty
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Fuel filter is clogged
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Fuel cap vent is clogged
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Fuel is stale
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Spark plug gap is wrong
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Flywheel key is sheared
Lawnmower is Backfiring
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Water got in the fuel
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Air to fuel mixture is too rich (too much fuel) or too lean (too much air)
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Carburetor is dirty and needs cleaning
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Oil got in the combustion chamber.
Lawnmower has Speed Problems
Lawnmower is not Cutting Properly
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Blade is dull, bent, or dirty
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Mower deck is not level
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Belt tension is too loose or the belt is broken
Lawnmower Won’t Move
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