Why is the pull cord on my lawn mower not working?
Lets just take a minute to understand the basic components involved. The pull cord is the most likely component to fail. The pull cord wraps around the pulley and the pulley lives inside the pull assembly housing. Replacing the pull cord will require removing the pull assembly housing.
Why is the recoil starter on my lawn mower not working?
If you didn’t find anything blocking the blade, you might have a problem with the recoil starter or the engine might be locked up. We’ll remove the blower housing to check the recoil starter. On this type of engine, the blower housing is easy to remove and the recoil starter comes off with the housing.
Why is my riding lawn mower not starting?
Tipping the mower forward or on its side with the air filter down can fill the cylinder with oil. The piston can’t compress the liquid oil so the engine seizes up. To check for this problem, remove the spark plug. Clamp the bail control bar down to release the blade brake.
What happens when one conductor of a motor fails?
As shown in Figure 1, the currents in the motor windings, during disturbed and undisturbed operation at the failure of a single conductor, equal the currents in the other two. Due to the increasing current, a higher power loss occurs in both live windings.
Lets just take a minute to understand the basic components involved. The pull cord is the most likely component to fail. The pull cord wraps around the pulley and the pulley lives inside the pull assembly housing. Replacing the pull cord will require removing the pull assembly housing.
Why is the starter rope pulling on my lawnmower?
If a lawnmower starter rope pulls part way, then jerks back hard, a sheared flywheel key is the most likely cause. This is most common on Briggs and Stratton and Tecumseh engines. They use aluminum keys designed to shear if the blade hits something. This is a relatively minor repair, but it should be done by a professional.
Why is my recoil starter hard to pull?
Jammed starter rope. The problem may be in the recoil starter itself. A tangled coil of rope or a broken spring may be the problem. In many cases the recoil starter is easily replaced as a single assembly. DO NOT attempt do take the starter apart. Instead we recommend purchasing a new recoil assembly and replacing the damaged one.
Tipping the mower forward or on its side with the air filter down can fill the cylinder with oil. The piston can’t compress the liquid oil so the engine seizes up. To check for this problem, remove the spark plug. Clamp the bail control bar down to release the blade brake.
Can a blown fuse cause a starter to not start?
Blown fuse – Sometimes the simplest explanation is the best one. A blown fuse in the starter circuit could be the cause of a no-start problem. Broken or corroded wiring – Damaged or dirty wires to the battery or to the starter solenoid (or wires that are loose) can prevent sufficient power from reaching the starter.
What should I do if my electric motor is not working?
If a device—say, an electric motor—isn’t working, first determine if voltage is reaching it when the switch that powers the device is turned on.
Is there an easy way to troubleshoot an electrical problem?
There is an easy, straightforward way to approach electrical troubleshooting, and it’s astonishing how many people don’t know it.