Troubleshooting

Quick Overview Lawn mower only starts when choke is held open” describes an engine that fires and runs, but only

Quick Overview A hard-to-pull mower usually means one thing. Something is blocking the engine. Or the engine is missing fuel,

Quick Overview Your lawn mower is not bagging grass properly. That usually means wet grass. It could be a dull

Quick Overview What “Grinding Noise” Actually Means A grinding noise means metal is rubbing on metal. It should not happen.

Quick Overview What “Won’t Stay Running at Idle” Actually Means Your mower starts fine. It runs fine at full throttle.

Key Takeaways Your mower makes a clicking sound. It will not start. This click is usually the starter trying to

Quick Overview Your mower smells like gas because fuel is escaping. It should stay sealed inside the tank, lines, and

Quick Overview A flooded mower has extra fuel sitting in the engine. This blocks the spark. The engine won’t start.

At a Glance What “Pull Cord Stuck” Actually Means Your pull cord should slide out smooth. Then it should snap