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You might want to refer to this Yard Machine Riding Mower Manual for troubleshooting techniques.
How to Identify and Fix Common Gardening Problems ?
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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.
Check/clean/tighten all connections on battery/solenoid/starter/Ignition switch and neg(-) cable to frame or motor. Check to ensure all safety features are working properly and not engaged. Check for an inline fuse, bypass solenoid to see if engine cranks if it does replace solenoid, if no crank replace starter.
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.
The fuse block location may vary with the age and style of the mower, but is generally located along the wiring harness between the battery and the key switch. On our current style riding mowers, the fuse will either be: A) Under the hood, behind the steering dash panel.
Bad starter motor: If you hear a single click when you turn the key, but the engine won`t start, that could mean there`s a problem with the electrical system. The starter motor is responsible for physically turning the engine over and getting the engine to fire. If this is the issue, you`ll need a new one installed.
If the car cranks when you turn the key, but the engine won`t start, it could be because fuel isn`t getting to the engine. One potential reason for this could be dirty fuel injectors. Over time, the fuel injector nozzles can become clogged with rust, corrosion or debris.
A dirty carburetor is one of the most common causes for a lawn mower not being able to start after sitting unused for months or years at a time.
Discover Relevant Questions and Answers for Your Specific Issue
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My engine runs about 5 mins. and then just cuts off????
ANSWER : Dirty vent hole on carb rebuild it
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Yard machine 16.5 will turn over but not start
ANSWER : Squirt some staring fluid into it star if not check for spark if sparking need to rebuild dirt in it or water in gas if not sparking check fuse or switch behid dash
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Where is the carb on a 21 inch yard machine – Mtd Yard – Man 160cc, 21" Self – Propelled Lawn Mower
ANSWER : Behind the air box/ air filter
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Yard machine riding mower will not start
ANSWER : Check all of your known safety switches!
Clutch has to be pushed in
seat switch (sit on mower)
blade disengage switch
Finally check your starter soleniod between the battery and the starter and look for fuses and check them out in the process
Clutch has to be pushed in
seat switch (sit on mower)
blade disengage switch
Finally check your starter soleniod between the battery and the starter and look for fuses and check them out in the process
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What type of oil for yard machine 16.5
ANSWER : 30 weight oil only it will say thirty weight on bottle do not use 10 w 30
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How do i add transmission oil – Ariens Lawn Tractor 46"" Riding Lawn Mower 936053"
ANSWER : Should a plug or cap on top of transaxle.
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I have a yard machine 5.1 push mower. I can’t find my manual and it is low on oil. What type of oil does it take??
ANSWER : Most mowers take a 30 weight oil. that’s the 30 sae
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Can I replace the blades on my 38in MTD/Yard Machine ride on without removing the deck? ie. from underneath.
ANSWER : If its in good condition you might be able to but be careful so mower doesn’t fall on you. I’ve used my car ramps and backed the mower up the ramp and was able to do it safely. If you have any difficulty removing the blades, then I’d take the deck off. It really isn’t that hard to remove the deck.
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