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You probably have a bent flywheel key. The timing is off and the engine.

You need to remove the pull cover and then the flywheel nut and lift off the flywheel and inspect the key. They are inexpensive to replace and available at local lawn equipment repair shops.

Good luck and be careful.

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Hard hot starting mower issue is most likely caused by a failing coil, but there are other possibilities: Plug faulty. Engine flooded. Low oil level.
Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn`t work, you might need a new fuel filter.
There may be old or bad fuel in the carburetor float bowl. Over time, some of the ingredients in the fuel may evaporate, leaving behind a thicker, stickier substance. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and prevent the engine from starting. If the carburetor is clogged, try cleaning it with carburetor cleaner.
Your lawn mower turning over but not starting due to several reasons, such as a faulty or disconnected plug, a disconnected spark plug wire, a clogged air filter, or a contaminated fuel tank. A faulty carburetor, a dirty cutting deck, or a dysfunctional flywheel brake can also cause this.
If a mower is hard to start, it may be the result of a dirty carburetor and/or a clogged air filter. Use a screwdriver to remove the carburetor and clean any dirt out of it with a rag. Clean the air filter or replace it if it`s disposable.
Clogged or Dirty Air Filters

It is one of the most common problems that cause lawnmowers to sputter. The mowers take the air from the surrounding through air filters and mix it with fuel inside the engine. So, if the air filter is clogged or dirty, it will affect the flow of air into the carburetor.

After you fill the gasoline and top off the oil, if needed, press the primer bulb in firmly and hold it in for a second before releasing it slowly. Press the primer bulb three times to start your lawn mower with a cold engine. If the air temperature is below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, press the bulb in five times.
Use Carburetor Cleaner

Fortunately, you can generally do this without even taking the carburetor out of the engine. Start by purchasing some commercial lawnmower carburetor cleanerOpens a new window, which comes in a simple spray can and will make it easy to clean the inside and outside of the carb.

Knowing you can expect your residential lawn mower to last you around 450-500 hours is helpful in the decision-making process. The closer you are to the end of the expected lifespan, the more you should consider replacing it if a large issue occurs.
Other things that could cause this issue are bad fuel, weak/colapsed/kinked fuel line, faulty spark plug, faulty ignition/coil, oil over full, clogged air filter, plugged/dirty carburetor, worn engine parts internal rings/valves/etc.
It is usually caused by a lean fuel mixture – ie.) not enough fuel in the fuel-air ratio. This is controlled by your carburettor and governor.

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Engineer starts, and stop – Mtd 22" Yard Machine Push Mower
ANSWER : Clean fuel system
lines
tank
carburetor main jet, float bowl
check cable/linkage adjustments

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Riding mower keeps back firing and will not start
ANSWER : You have a sheared timing key it is under thefly wheel replace says the red neck

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Troy Bilt Lawn Mower pull Cord broken
ANSWER : There should be four bolts holding the cover on that houses the pull cord assembly take the bolts out look inside you should see the rest of the broken cord at the other end there is a spool that the cord rolls up in to pull the cord until it stops the other end of the cord is a not in the cord pull on the knot the broken peice should come out turn the spool 2 times in the direction that is against the pressre while holding the spool in place feed the new cord in through the whole that you pulled the broken cord out of then tie the cord in a knot wind the rest of the cord up then feed the other end of the cord through the new pull handle tie the cord in a knot put the housing back on

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Why is small engine pull cord stuck? cannnot start lawnmower
ANSWER : The recoil starter is broken and needs to be repaired.

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Spark plug firing order – Farmall Tractor C ,super Av, Complete Gasket Set
ANSWER : Firing order for 96 lincoln mark 8, 4.6 liter

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The pull cord on my ZR29550 string trimmer is stuck in the fully retracted position. I can’t pull it to start the machine. Also the electric starter can’t turn it over.
ANSWER : Well its not going to start with electric because the cord is out of it…
just take it apart becareful do not pull the recoil out or your in a mess….
but this should help you out if you need to know more just ask…

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My 23 hp Kawasaki engine runs until it get warm, it will then stall and is hard to start after that. It seems to me as if something is cutting the fuel off, What could it be?
ANSWER : When it begins to stall, loosen the gas cap. If performance improves, clear the gas cap vent holes.

Gary

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The oil pressure light comes on when i idle down the engine and one time it shut down and would not start back i let it sit for several hours and it started back and is running fine but the oil light still comes on when i idle it down
ANSWER : So, tell me have you checked your oil level? that would be the first thing to do then check your oil pressure switch and /connections

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