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...
There are plenty of reasons you might want to fix up an old gas engine mower: Someone donates a tired grass cutter to your volunteer organization because you need it to handle rough-and-tumble cutting on the shoulder of a trail, around gardens, at a park, or even to mow some tough are...
Turn off the ignition switch and remove the spark plug or spark tester from the spark plug wire. Place the original spark plug back in, and set the spark plug wire against the motor. Step 7 Rewind the rope around the flywheel and turn the lawn mower's ignition switch on. Pull the rope...
Understanding these signs, and how to fix the issues behind them, could help you get more out of your starter motor, and avoid having to replace the motor prematurely. Additionally, it can save you time but helping you zero in on the key issue of why your lawn mower isn’t starting ...
Even if your mower blades aren’t damaged, experts say you should sharpen your blades at least twice a year or more often if you mow a big lawn.
engine’s combustion chambers. A fouled or damaged plug can prevent the mixture from being burned completely — or at all. A burnt plug wire or one with a bad connection can also cause this problem. The result is an engine that “misses” occasionally or doesn’t run on all of its ...
engine. Depending on the specific engine type, the spark plug will either be located on the top of the engine block or along the side. It is connected to the engine by a thin, black ignition wire. Pull this ignition wire out of the back of the spark plug. Set the spark plug aside....
How to Repair Small EnginesBy: Fix-It Club ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. This drawing reviews the typical components of a fuel system on a two-stroke engine. Small gas engines serve us in many ways. They power lawn mowers, tillers, cultivators, trimmers, edgers, snowblowers, ...
work on motorcycles. A lot can go wrong while riding through remote backcountry expanses or border hopping abroad. Even if you are a mere hour from civilization, something as simple as a flat tire or a loose spark plug wire can derail your entire day if you don’t know how to fix it...
A string trimmer can cause a lot of damage if it starts unexpectedly, and while there is little chance of this happening, it's still a good idea to pull the spark plug wire off the plug as extra insurance. To prevent damage to the tool and to make it easier to work, lay the trimme...