tightening spring on lawn mower?

Jackie

the rope broke.how do i tighten the slack on the starter spring so the rope snaps back after pulling?

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That involves taking the recoil cover off the mower and having first, a new piece of pull rope, and a very very strong set of hands....
You have to literally rewind the spring just like winding a big ol' watch spring while holding it down to keep it from jumping out & smacking you in the face,.....
Then taking out the broken knot and end of old rope (while still holding the spring), threading the new rope with the pre-tied end on your left, and then through the pull hole, then letting the spring go very very very slowly....

If you don't know how to do it, let someone show you.... if it jumps out, you may not EVER get it all back in...

Used Mixed Gasoline( Gas & Oil) on Lawn Mower...what do I do?

TXDiggity

Okay, I accidently poured the mixed gasoline and oil combo (used for weed eaters) into the lawn mowers gasoline tank. The lawn mower already had half a tank of good gasoline. The mower ran fine but did not know I did this unti lafter the fact later in the day. What should I do?? Please help. If I have to drain the gas...how should this be done. Thanks.

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Each lawnmower has an instruction book which should cover the subject of emptying a gas tank. You could use a siphon hose to extract the contents of a tank into a clean pail. Then start the mower and burn off any fuel still in the system. Now refill your mower with clean fuel. The fuel which you drained can be mixed with oil . You will have enough to feed your weed whacker for a while.

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Can you buy separately, the casing that goes on a lawn mower engine?

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Drell256

The plastic covering that goes on top of lawn mower engine. Mine has a crack in it and i want to replace it.

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Yes, you certainly should be able to buy the shroud that covers the whole engine part. You'll need to find the model of the mower and possibly a number from the motor itself, or maybe just the horsepower rating. Find a good reputable repair shop and they should be able to order it for you.

Is it safe to ride and use a hoodless lawn mower?

Q. Is this safe? Please give me all the steps in doing this if it is different than using a lawn mower with a hood. Thanks.

Answer
It is not as safe as having a hood (engine cover) but it is okay to use. There are not too many parts that can fly off and injure you.

The only bad thing is that you may get a lot of debris around your engine and carburator. This isn't too much of a problem but can cause your air filter to clog up..

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What should you do if a lawn mower is stolen?

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alejandro

My father had 2 lawn mowers stolen( honda commercial) worth 1000 each retail. He did not report it and has no serial number of the 2 lawn mowers.

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How far could someone take the lawn mowers? I'd look in the neighborhood for them. Police is definitely a good way to go. Even if they don't find anything, at least you're covering all bases and, who knows, they may find it or help your dad look for it.

Why doesn't my Honda lawn mower start after replacing crankshaft?

abespat

I replaced a crankshaft on my Honda HR216 Lawn Mower and now it doesn't start. What did I do wrong? Replaced the spark plug and the air cleaner to no avail. HELP. With all this rain I will have to get a few goats to keep my lawn in good shape.

Answer
Check the timing! The most common mistake when reassembling a honda!
Bring the piston up to "Top Dead Center".
Remove the camshaft pin.
Align the "Horizon Lines" on the cam gear along the edge of the head.
Reinstall the pin.
Replace the cam cover.
Congratulate yourself on a job well-done!

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Can you buy separately, the casing that goes on a lawn mower engine?

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Drell256

The plastic covering that goes on top of lawn mower engine. Mine has a crack in it and i want to replace it.

Answer
Yes, you certainly should be able to buy the shroud that covers the whole engine part. You'll need to find the model of the mower and possibly a number from the motor itself, or maybe just the horsepower rating. Find a good reputable repair shop and they should be able to order it for you.

Is it safe to ride and use a hoodless lawn mower?

Q. Is this safe? Please give me all the steps in doing this if it is different than using a lawn mower with a hood. Thanks.

Answer
It is not as safe as having a hood (engine cover) but it is okay to use. There are not too many parts that can fly off and injure you.

The only bad thing is that you may get a lot of debris around your engine and carburator. This isn't too much of a problem but can cause your air filter to clog up..

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Can you help with Lawn Mower Maintenance?

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scotty_doe

I am a lawncare newbie (I've lived in an apartment the majority of my life). Now that spring is here, I need to get my lawn mower ready. How do I change the oil?? Sharpen the blades? What to use for an oil catch pan? I feel stupid for asking these questions, but I was never taught this growing up. Any help/suggestions are appreciated.

Answer
Quick and dirty for lawn mower tune ups:

1. Pull the spark plug. If it's fouled, replace it. Better yet, replace it anyway, as they only cost a few bucks.

2. Unscrew the air filter cover (or unsnap it, if it snaps into place) and check to see how dirty it is. If it has a foam element over it, clean the element with water, dry it, then squeeze some motor oil onto it and wring it out (it should seem mostly oil free, but still tacky). If the air filter itself is dirty, replace it. IMPORTANT: If the air filter looks even slightly dirty, replace it. The particles caught by the main filter are too small to see by the naked eye, so if you see particles, it is over-dirty.

3. Drain and replace oil:
- The drain plug will be square, so you can't miss it. It is normally located on the lower side of the engine (riders) or the underside (push). Simply unscrew with a sizable pan under it. Riders have 2-4 quarts of oil, Pushes have just over 1 quart normally.
- Once the oil is drained, replace the plug and fill it with the recommended oil (riders normally take 10W30, pushes normally take SAE30). Every brand has different specs, so look in your manual! Do not listen to people who say "every mower takes ..."
- Do not over fill the oil! The oil dipstick will tell you if it should be crewed in or not while checking oil level. On screw-in types, if you do not screw it in while checking the level, you will drastically overfill the crankcase and cause the engine to seize up in short order. (made a LOT of money from that one)

4: Sharpening the blades: Don't do this yourself! If not properly balanced after sharpening, you will destroy your spindle bearing (riders) or destroy your engine crankshaft (pushes). Not to mention sharpening a blade is not as easy as it looks. The angle must be right and mulching blades require steady hands to avoid damaging the blade beyond repair.

5: General lube/cleaning:
- Spray your mower down with degreaser and let it sit for a few minutes. Spray off with a jet water nozzle.
- Drip oil anywhere a hinge or cable opening resides.
- Grease anywhere a grease nipple resides (you need a grease gun for this). Many riders have them, almost no pushes have them. If you do grease, grease until grease comes out of an opening. Greasing a few shots does not cut it.

6: Check belts for damage. Replace if any damage is seen, especially dry rot! Belts take a lot of torture, but a damaged belt will fail in short order and sometimes a bit of damage to the mower or you upon failure.

7: Check tire pressure. Fill tires to nominal PSI stated on the side of the tire. e.g.: Different tire pressures in the rear end of a rider can (and will) kill your tranny. Sometimes the little things make a big difference.

8: Prior to storage, always put fuel stabilizer in the your mower and run it for a few minutes. Many people will say "run it out of gas to prevent fuel clogs", they are ignorant! No fuel = no lubrication of the rubber gaskets in the carb, which = dry, cracked gaskets in the spring and a complete carb rebuild in your future. PS: Carb rebuild kits cost very little, but let your mechanic do the job if you are not knowledgable in the area, as a properly tuned mower will add years, if not decades to its lifespan.

Doing your own mechanic's projects are fun and instantly rewarding when done properly. Why let your mechanic get all of the gratification? Do it yourself and save a few bucks at the same time, when appropriate.

Have fun!

Can you buy separately, the casing that goes on a lawn mower engine?

Drell256

The plastic covering that goes on top of lawn mower engine. Mine has a crack in it and i want to replace it.

Answer
Yes, you certainly should be able to buy the shroud that covers the whole engine part. You'll need to find the model of the mower and possibly a number from the motor itself, or maybe just the horsepower rating. Find a good reputable repair shop and they should be able to order it for you.

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Why doesn't my Honda lawn mower start after replacing crankshaft?

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abespat

I replaced a crankshaft on my Honda HR216 Lawn Mower and now it doesn't start. What did I do wrong? Replaced the spark plug and the air cleaner to no avail. HELP. With all this rain I will have to get a few goats to keep my lawn in good shape.

Answer
Check the timing! The most common mistake when reassembling a honda!
Bring the piston up to "Top Dead Center".
Remove the camshaft pin.
Align the "Horizon Lines" on the cam gear along the edge of the head.
Reinstall the pin.
Replace the cam cover.
Congratulate yourself on a job well-done!

I tilted my lawn mower on the side to clean it, and a bunch of oil came through the air intake. How do I fix?

dniemi3

The lawn mower started back up and blew a ton of white smoke. Now it sputters REAL bad and barely runs. It's getting worse and worse. How do I fix it?

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You will need to remove all the gas from the mower because more than likely your gas and oil have now mixed. You need to take the (sponge) that covers the carburator out and run some water and soap through it and let it dry. Also your carburator itself may need to be cleaned because oil and gas and other junk may have clogged in there. Good luck.

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