Your Lawnmower Won’t Start? Top Tips

We get the odd call along these lines – usually from someone who hasn’t purchased through us.

OK, we’re bragging! Apologies…

If you’re in this position though, here are a few top tips about things to consider or try:

1. do you have fuel? Please don’t find this patronising – it’s actually surprising how many people try to start a mower when the tank’s dry. On a related note, if your engine has a fuel line switch, check that’s set to ‘on’ as well;

2. check your spark plug – if your system uses such. If it’s dirty and corroded, then replace it;

3. is the fuel new or new-ish? Starting up with a tank full of “last season’s” fuel can sometimes be a problem. Drain it down, replace and try again;

4. if you have a manual choke, is it working? Trace the cables and pull them to see if it is;

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