What can cause a riding lawn mower not to start?
There are many reasons a riding lawn mower won’t start—everything from stale gas to ignition switch problems. If you constantly have to charge the battery, a bad battery or failed alternator could be causing the problem. Lawn mower ignition switch problems can prevent the starter from getting current.
What are the symptoms of a bad starter on a riding lawn mower?
A bad starter can manifest itself in a cranking noise without engine turnover, a clicking when the ignition button is pressed, or a mower that simply does not respond to attempts to start. An indication of a bad starter motor is the absence of other electrical problems that can be more easily tested.
How do you get a lawn mower started that won’t start?
Your Mower Won’t Start:
- Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten.
- Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace.
- Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn’t work, you might need a new fuel filter.
How do you start a riding lawn mower with a bad starter?
Attach a jumper cable from the large lug where the engine starter cable and other lugs connect to the battery cable. Finally, rotate the ignition keys of the lawn mower. If it just clicks without starting the lawn mower, you may need to replace the solenoid.
How do you prime a lawn mower?
How to Prime a Lawnmower Carburetor
- Remove the cap from the lawnmower fuel tank. Fill the tank with gasoline and replace the cap.
- Locate the primer bulb on the side of the lawnmower engine.
- Press and release the primer bulb three times with your finger to prime the lawnmower carburetor.
Can you push start a riding lawn mower?
Some riding mowers can be push-started like a car with a manual transmission. I’ll tell you how to do it, but keep in mind that this will only work on riding mowers that have a clutch. If you don’t have a long, fairly steep hill on your property, you’ll need a friend to push.
What is the choke position on a lawn mower?
Pull the Throttle onto Choke Position You’ll normally find it on the left side of your riding lawn mower. They’re easy to identify, thanks to their labeling picture of a rabbit and turtle.
What to do if your lawn mower won’t start?
If your mower won’t start, you may need a fresh tank of gas. Your lawn mower doesn’t run if it can’t get air in the carburetor. Also, a damaged air filter can let in contaminants that can clog or damage the engine. Take a look at the air filter and see if it may be the cause of the problem.
Why does lawn mower not start after winter?
Here are three common reasons your lawn mower won’t start after a long winter: 1. There is buildup clogging your carburetor and/or there is stale fuel in the float bowl. Left over a period of time, gasoline will cause buildup to clog the carburetor or stale fuel will enter the float bowl.
What if my mower won’t stop?
The most common cause of a mower failing to keep running is a clogged air filter. Take the cover off the air filter compartment and remove the filter to see if it is dirty, or clogged with oil and dust. If it is a foam rubber filter, wash it in warm soapy water, let it air dry, soak it with a teaspoon of motor oil and replace it.
How do you start a craftsman lawn mower?
If you are starting your Craftsman 5 hp mower for the first time, be aware that the company ships the mower without engine oil. Park the mower on a flat surface without tall grass. Open the oil fill port, remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Open the gasoline tank and make sure the mower has fuel.