1. Disconnect the spark plug lead. Then, clean the area around the spark plug to avoid getting debris in the combustion chamber when you remove the plug. 2. Remove the spark plug using a spark plug socket. 3. Clean light deposits from the plug with a wire brush and spray-on plug ...
Step 1:Locate the spark plug on the engine. On a lawnmower engine, the plug location is usually obvious, as the wire that provides the electricty for the spark connects to the end. On both our Briggs and Stratton engines, the plug is located in roughly th...
a second) and dies, then you have spark. This would indicate the problem probably lies somewhere else (fuel, carburetor, valves, etc.). If the engine does not turn over at all, then there may be a problem with your ignition system. The first thing to do is change the spark plug. ...
How to Replace Spark Plugs on a Craftsman 6.5 HP Lawn Mower How to Remove & Replace a Carburetor on a Craftsman Mower How to Change the Magneto on a Briggs & Stratton spark plug image by Yali Shi fromFotolia.com Craftsman recommends changing the spark plug on their 6.5 HP mowers every 25...
Use a spark plug socket to remove the spark plug as pictured below. Be sure to clean the debris around the spark plug so that it doesn’t fall into the hole once the spark plug is removed.2. Removing the Lawn Mower Blade The next step is removing the lawn mower blade. But first, ...
Tighten The Belt On A Self-propelled Troy-bilt Mower Disconnect the spark plug wire at the front of the mower, siphon any excess fuel from the gas tank and verify that the oil dipstick is securely fastened to avoid oil leakage. Unfasten the blade retention bolt. Slide the blade off the ...
There are three main ingredients to starting and operating a lawn mower: air, fuel and spark. While checking for a clogged air filter or filling the fuel tank requires little thought, determining if the ignition coil is creating the electrical spark need
Replace Spark Plug as Needed Some folks recommend changing the spark plug annually since it’s a cheap and easy piece of maintenance, but unless your mower is starting a little slowly, there’s no need to change it. Every 2-3 years is perfectly fine, and even longer if your mower is ...
Worn blades can turn your grass brown. Make sure to sharpen or replace them frequently for the best results. Follow these steps to change your blade at home. How-To Articles at Troy-Bilt.
Pull the sparkplug wire off the sparkplug and rest it on the stub at the top of the cylinder head. Push the mower to a clean, level surface. A garage is great because wind will not deflect the oil stream. Put down a plastic sheet or bag if you are concerned about drips on the dr...