How to mend ... Engine Will Not Start

smoking lawnmower?

just bought mountfield lawnmower and when i put petrol and oil in and turned it on it start smoking within min... [Read more]

ryobi grass trimmer centrifical clutch?

seems clutch is engaged prior to trying to start, resistance noted when trying to start - engine won't spin fa... [Read more]

Water in Craftsman 5.5HP Mower Engine?

I have a 5.5HP Craftsman mower, Model #917.387270. When I tried to start it water sprayed out of the exhaust. ... [Read more]

murray tractor won't turn over?

I have a 1993 murray tractor. Never had a problem until I tried to start it this year. Wouldn't turn over so... [Read more]

Where is the spark plug?

I inherited an older Montgomery ward lawn tractor am attempted to start it, new battery in place but believe i... [Read more]

Briggs and Stratton 375 Sprint mower engine - carburettor blocked?

While the engine will start, it cuts out when the priming fuel is used up after about 3-5 seconds. The manu... [Read more]

My Ford lawnmower won't start?

I have a Ford lawnmower that will not start ,It has a good spark,Kohler engine 16 HP. I need a wiring diagram.

Motor Stops in process of trying to start engine?

2001 Model - Troybilt Lawn Tractor - 17.5 HP Briggs & Stratton I/C OHV , Single Cylinder Engine When I try ... [Read more]

Sears Lawn Tractor will not turn over?

Battery is good, solinoid has been changed. Turn key...and nothing. Screw driver over solinoid will turn ove... [Read more]

How do I keep my lawnmower running?

I have a murray lawnmower with a 5hp briggs & stratton engine..I squirt some quick start gas into the carbura... [Read more]

How to get Ryobi ride mower to start?

Ryobi-RT 190 - 19 hrse. 42" Kohler eng. 2 yrs old. It makes a "click" sound(Relay?) around the front engine w... [Read more]

GCV135E Honda Engine cuts after 15 seconds?

I have a mountfield powered lawn mower. On trying to start it after storage over the winter the engine starts... [Read more]

which wire does the magneto go to for my 5 hp engine to start?

which wire does the magneto go to for my 5 hp engine to start? I have tried to hookup the wire from the points... [Read more]

How can i clean the carb?

my atlas snowblower model 15 5211A with a 5hp B&S engine will only start if gas is placed in the carb inlet t... [Read more]

How can I tell if I need a new starter?

The engine (12.5 HP Briggs/stratton) won't start. I hear a loud noise from the starter (or that general area) ... [Read more]

What should i do next(cheapest) to start my lawn tractor?

I have a Craftsman 18hp 6spd with a V-twin Kohler engine,model#917.255914. It would run fine when i got it but... [Read more]

6.0 eager start 1 hit stump - little power?

7 year old great 22" Craftsman push mower. I hit a stump and stalled it. It restarted but seems to have very... [Read more]

craftsman, 6.0 briggs and stratton, mod#917.377150 and it won't start?

the engine turns but dies at start. from all that i have read to far, it sounds like the problem may be the c... [Read more]

B & S 17.5 hp ohv carb trouble?

I have a murray riding mower with a 17.5 hp ohv engine that wont start. Will run when I pour a little gas int... [Read more]

how can i fix my craftsman eager-1 lawnmower Ser #143.996510?

I have a craftsman eager-1 lawn mower ser # 143.996510. I believe that it is a 6.5HP tecumseh engine. It wil... [Read more]