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I have a yard machine lawn mower. Here's my problem.!
It won't start. This lawnmower is a self propelled version. It has a lever you hold to the handle that when you release it cuts the mower off. And has another handle you pull to get the mower going forward. The mower won't start. The last time I had this problem I moved the lever rapidly that you have to hold to keep it running, And it started. But it took alot of moving the lever till it finally would start. Now it won't start at all. I checked and it's getting fuel, But no spark. So I don't know if what ever that lever goes to is the culprit and is a cut off switch that is not allowing spark to the plug, Or if my Magneto shot. Can someone tell me how to check what is wrong with it so I can either repair, or replace the right part. I am a mechanic. And can fix almost anything. But I haven't worked on a lawnmower in a long time. Can someone please steer me in the right direction.

The safety cut off switch which is the lever that you are talking about would most likely be the culprit that is cutting off the spark to your engine i would try to remove the cable and pull on the cable with a pair of vice grips and try to start that way to confirm that the cable is working or not then i would trace the problem with the lever from the handle down to the motor.
if this does not lead you in the right direction then it may be the switch itself that is not working and not the cable.

2007-06-28 09:17:19 by whtsthislif4

this mower is a 14hp OHV with snowblower attachment

How do you adjust the blade height on a yard machine lawn mower?
Do I need tools?

One does not adjust the blade on a mower. You adjust the height of the wheels. There should be levers that you push in to unlock the brackets and that will allow you to move the deck up and down as desired.

2009-07-30 21:47:20 by wheelchairguy31

Price: $269.00 $269.00

7-Inch front/12-Inch rear wheels
2-Year limited warranty
139cc MTD OHV engine with the easy start promise

i purchased a yard machine lawn mower less than a year ago and has had problems with it ever since i started using it do you have any information on yard machine products of quality mine is a model 420 series.

My husband purchased one in 1996, second time he mowed with it, it flew out of gear, into a higher one, threw him against a pine tree, and broke his pelvis. He now has a 12" plate and 8 pins in his hip. Piece of junk. Another friend had one, he was mowing, took time out to in and eat lunch, looked out in the yard and it was on fire. Best thing that ever happened to him, at least he was inside the house when it happened.

2007-05-24 15:30:09 by mf mf mf mf mf fmf mf mfmfmfmfmf

Price: $249.99 $189.92

Unique forward reel position provides the closest side edging of any reel mower and mess-free forward grass discharge
Fiskars' 5-blade push reel lawn mower delivers twice the cutting power to blast through twigs, weeds, and tough spots
4-year warranty; blades don't touch the cutting bar so you don't have to sharpen as often

we received some gift ccertificates as a housewarming gift to Canadian Tire (for a lawnmower) and we are having a heck of a time decided which brand to get, they have some excellent deals on yard works machines but I have never heard of them and I am having trouble deciding whether to go with the Brand name (which is considerably more expensive) or the Yard works Self Propeller mower which is on sale until tomorrow for about 40% off.

Sounds like you are talking about a push mower. Look on the sides of the mowers. Most of them will say MTD or made by MTD. MTD makes most of your cheap brands of lawnmowers and most all of them will have a Briggs & Stratton engine. What people don't realize is there are different grades of Briggs & Stratton Engines. I would look at a John Deere, Toro, or mower that has a Honda engine on it. Those three brands should last.

2006-07-20 09:54:20 by rionwood

i have changed the spark plug, oil and check the air filter. what else can be done to get it started?

Take it to a local small engine repair shop. They will usually have you up and running for less than $50

2007-05-06 16:44:39 by lady4tools