Sam Zypins
my mower runs when I spray starting fluid in but when i shut it off it won't start unless i spray starter fluid in it again. Why won't it start after running for 5-10 minutes on gas alone, whenever i shut it off, i have to pull the plug and spray starter fluid....why?
Answer
it may need a tune up if you've just pulled it out of storage recently. a good tune up would include putting some new gas in it (and Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer to get rid of any moisture buildup in existing gas), change the spark plug, the motor oil, replace the air filter, and clean under the mower deck.
most of these jobs on a simple push mower are pretty simple to accomplish and will cost you maybe $20 at the most, sounds like a spark plug issue to me so that may be your culprit. hope this helps. best wishes.
it may need a tune up if you've just pulled it out of storage recently. a good tune up would include putting some new gas in it (and Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer to get rid of any moisture buildup in existing gas), change the spark plug, the motor oil, replace the air filter, and clean under the mower deck.
most of these jobs on a simple push mower are pretty simple to accomplish and will cost you maybe $20 at the most, sounds like a spark plug issue to me so that may be your culprit. hope this helps. best wishes.
What can I do if gas gets unto the motor of my lawn mower?
Sergio P
Its not broken or anything, its that I sort of dropped some gas into the motor on accident. Should I wait till it dries or should I clean it?
Answer
I usually just start the mower and keep cutting. But this is probably not the correct answer. Problem is, if you clean it up with a rag, then you have a gasoline soaked rag that is also a fire hazard. What do you do with the rag? It is not recommended to hose off the mower for a couple of reasons, one, you could seriously damage a hot engine with cold water,and two you could contaminate the fuel or oil or air filter with water. I suppose the correct thing to do would be to allow the mower to cool (you should never refuel a hot lawn mower) and clean up the spilled fuel with rags or paper towels and put the gas soaked towels in a fire proof waste can. All with a fire extinguisher within arms reach. Not many people have a fire proof trash can at home though and by the time the engine is cool, the fuel will probably have evaporated anyway. So, we are still left with the original question, I guess the best solution is not to spill fuel in the first place. Like I said I usually just start the mower and keep cutting. ( I am by no means recommending this approach though).
I usually just start the mower and keep cutting. But this is probably not the correct answer. Problem is, if you clean it up with a rag, then you have a gasoline soaked rag that is also a fire hazard. What do you do with the rag? It is not recommended to hose off the mower for a couple of reasons, one, you could seriously damage a hot engine with cold water,and two you could contaminate the fuel or oil or air filter with water. I suppose the correct thing to do would be to allow the mower to cool (you should never refuel a hot lawn mower) and clean up the spilled fuel with rags or paper towels and put the gas soaked towels in a fire proof waste can. All with a fire extinguisher within arms reach. Not many people have a fire proof trash can at home though and by the time the engine is cool, the fuel will probably have evaporated anyway. So, we are still left with the original question, I guess the best solution is not to spill fuel in the first place. Like I said I usually just start the mower and keep cutting. ( I am by no means recommending this approach though).
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