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22-04-08, 08:58 AM
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Mower won't start
I've been invited round to the in-laws for tea tonight, on the basis that I have a look at their petrol mower which doesn't want to start. I'm making an educated guess that having been sat all winter, a bit of fresh fuel might help; anyone any other suggestions as to what the problem is likely to be?
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22-04-08, 09:01 AM
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Re: Mower won't start
Is it plugged in?
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22-04-08, 09:04 AM
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Re: Mower won't start
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22-04-08, 09:34 AM
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Re: Mower won't start
My easystart mower wouldnt start either after sitting all winter. Fresh fuel, plug out and a few pulls, clean plug and back in and off it went.
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22-04-08, 09:38 AM
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Re: Mower won't start
Check the kill switch is off, sidestand isn't down, charge the battery if need be.
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22-04-08, 09:39 AM
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Re: Mower won't start
You will get it started and they will say, while your there you might aswell finish the job
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22-04-08, 11:00 AM
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22-04-08, 11:05 AM
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Re: Mower won't start
Probably has a Briggs engine - they're indestructible. Make sure you've primed the engine - mine has a rubber push button thingy, you press it three times. No more or you'll flood the engine. Oh yeah, you need to hold the clutch in, it's a safety device. Finally make sure the air filter is clear of dried out grass.
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