How do I get my lawnmower running?


Posted March 7th, 2010 by admin 6 Comments »
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Becky G asked:


Last time I used my push mower (about 3 weeks ago) it was fine. Today it won’t start. It has fresh gas, and the sparkplug looks OK, but I am no mechanic. Air filter looked dirty so i cleaned it. It will start if I pour a small amount of gas directly in carb, but then dies in about 15 seconds. Any ideas?

Thank you

The handle of a 22 kg lawnmower makes a 33-degree angle with the horizontal?


Posted February 15th, 2010 by admin 1 Comment »
lawnmower
maddmatt316 asked:


The handle of a 22 kg lawnmower makes a 33-degree angle with the horizontal. If the coefficient of friction between lawnmower and ground is 0.62, what magnitude of force is required to push the mower at constant velocity? Assume the force is applied in the direction of the handle.

How much power is needed to move the lawn mower with 120 N of force exerted?


Posted August 2nd, 2009 by admin 1 Comment »
lawn mower
Justin R asked:


A person exerts a force of 120 N at an angle of 40 degrees on a lawn mower handle as they push the mower. If the mower moves at 1.75 m/s, how much power is used by the person to move the mower?

My lawnmower will not start ?


Posted March 31st, 2009 by admin 8 Comments »
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drpepperok asked:


I bought it in August 07. It is a push mower. It worked fine last time I used it. I changed the plug and put fresh gas in it and primed it. Doesn’t act like it wants to start.

Why does my lawn mower make a screeching noise when I start it, and how do i fix it?


Posted February 15th, 2009 by admin 3 Comments »
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angeleloves asked:


I have a craftman push lawn mower. I can start but the noise is unbearable.
I have checked all possiblities on the exterior parts of lawn mower.

What type of lawn mower do you recommend?


Posted February 15th, 2009 by admin 9 Comments »
lawn mower
EJ asked:


I am preparing to purchase my first lawn mower. I am looking for a push mower (also known as a walk-behind). The grass in my yard grows very quickly, so I would like something that will last a while and not wear out quickly.
I have heard good things about the snapper company and was thinking I might get one of their mowers.
Do you know anything about snapper or do you have other recommendations?