I was given a lawnmower, but it won’t start. I can pull the cord, but its pretty tight. There is gas in it. I
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opened the oil compartment, and the oil is pretty thick, should it be? What could be wrong with it? Please help, I’m growing a jungle!!!:)
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opened the oil compartment, and the oil is pretty thick, should it be? What could be wrong with it? Please help, I’m growing a jungle!!!:)
January 11th, 2010 at 3:51 am
The oil shouldn’t be thick. Are you using the right oil? Try using two-stroke cycle. if that doesn’t work take it to a mechanic shop. Truex Menard Fanatic
January 12th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Double check and make sure that the gas is not stale. Then check the spark plug, to sure it is firing. Take look at the filter and clean it off if needed. Frank D
January 13th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Drain the gas, replace the spark plug. Fill the tank 1/4 full with gas. If you can get it to start, run it for 5 minutes and then drain the oil and replace it. Hex92
January 15th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I would change the oil, oil filter, air filter, gas and spark plug. If it is real tight when you pull the cord it could be that someone tip the mower over and got oil in the cylinder. To fix this pull the cord with the plug out, it will push the oil out the plug hole. After changing all the above spray starter fluid in the carburetor. This will get it to start. let it run in high to burn any oil out of the cylinder. Rick J