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Questions tagged [lawnmower]

Predominantly a gasoline powered, bladed machine used in the process of cutting grass.

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This category covers a large amount of different types: riding, self-propelled, walk behind, etc. Many different manufacturers make these: Honda, Craftsman, Cub, John Deer, etc.

While there are a plethora of engine manufacturers out there, the predominant engine used in mowers in the US are Briggs & Stratton branded engines, though Honda has a good following as well. Engine sizes can range from small (3hp and below) up to large (20hp+). This is all dependent upon the needs of the mower and the design the factory has put forth.

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Can I dilute 2-stroke gas and run it in my riding mower to get rid of it?

Over the winter I needed a chainsaw, I mixed a gallon of gas for it and unfortunately it just refused to start which gave me the motivation to purchase an electric chainsaw which did the job wonderfully. Problem is, now I have a gallon of two-stroke…
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Stuck valve in lawn tractor Briggs & Stratton OHV

My John Deere LA120 lawn tractor has a Briggs and Stratton 21HP OHV engine that quit suddenly. Bad gas was my first guess. Along the way, I discovered a leaky fuel pump. So far, I have now replaced: the fuel, the fuel pump, the fuel filter, the…
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Lawn tractor, difficulty starting in cold weather

I have a Troy Bilt Bronco riding tractor, about 6 years young, with a Kohler Courage 20 (19hp) engine that is extremely difficult to start in temperatures below 40F. This is a persistent problem. What is happening When it is cold outside, I try to…
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Lawn mower safety cable issues

I spent all weekend trying to fix why the lawnmower would sometimes not start/stay started. It needed maintenance anyway so I changed the spark plug, changed the oil and even rebuilt all the o-rings on the carberator (it leaked). It still wont…
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1993 Model Craftsman (917.257560) dies when blades are engaged

So this mower is only 5 years younger than I am... I was having problems with it last weekend when I was trying to get it out. Charged the battery, checked the carb and checked the starter. Everything looked fine. I bypassed the seat safety cause I…
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Push mower tipped on its side, oil leaked out of the air filter

I have a 20+ year old Honda HRB217HXA walk-behind mower. I was doing some work to replace part of the handle assembly and had it tipped up vertically onto its left side (with the air filter facing down, which I have since learned is the wrong way to…
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Why won't my Sears lawn tractor go?

I was driving along and it just quit moving it would not go into any gear... when I try to it does nothing. I pulled it up to the garage, jacked it up and can't figure it out. When I look under it it catches on each gear you can see it moving…
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Why does my Weedeater muffler glow red?

I have a Ryobi Cs30 Weedeater and the muffler glows red after a minute or two of use at full throttle. I took the muffler off and air blows through freely with no resistance. I have checked spark plug for correct gap and it is fine. Air filter is…
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When/How to use reserve fuel tank in crafstman rider mower?

Okay, I know HOW to use the reserve tank on the rider mower, the switch is under the seat (see picture). What I don't understand is HOW the fuel gets into the reserve tank and, most importantly, if I don't occasionally use the fuel in the reserve,…
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Can an ignition coil melt-down?

I'm having trouble with a John Deere 210 Lawn & Garden Tractor. I mowed happily for an hour in the morning, then it quit on me after five minutes of mowing in the afternoon. No noises, just died; as though I had turned the key. I left it cool a…
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Craftsman push mower won't start after hitting stump

Hit blind stump, bent blade bad, replaced blade, no start. Replaced spark plug, air filter, still won't start (needed it anyhow) Prime or no prime, similar behavior. I cranked over 150 times now, every once in a while I get but seems like a single…
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Overfilled my B&S 725ex self propelled lawmower

I overfilled my B&S 725ex self propelled lawnmower. I cut front yard no problem. Yesterday I went to cut back yard. I realized I had overfilled it with oil. I drained oil refilled to proper level changed spark plug. Pulled cord it just won't start.…
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John Deere LX 266 lawn tractor engine dies

I have a John Deere LX 277 lawn tractor that has developed an engine problem that has my mechanic and me stumped. The motor in question is a Kawasaki FH500V (electric starter). While the engine is cool, it works fine, with no problems starting it…
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Can't get my riding mower to start, Craftsman LT1000

Ok, so here's the full timeline on what's happened. About a week or 2 ago I got a mower from a guy I know who wasn't using it. It's an 18HP Craftsman LT1000. The only issue he told me about is that the blade is a little bent in one spot and the…
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Should I replace a "blown" engine on my John Deere mower?

I have a 2005 John Deere 115 19 HP automatic riding mower. After leaving it in the garage all winter, I started the mower, drove it about 50 yards, and engaged the blade. It went about 20 feet, made a loud boom, and has not started since. I had a…
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