Lawn Mower Repair
If your lawn mower experiences any of the below symptoms, it might be time for a repair. Once you have identified the problem with your mower through our list of symptoms, we will guide you through the repair process by suggesting the correct part that needs to be replaced, to have your lawn perfect again in no time.
Won't drive or self propel
Reported 24% of the time
If the wheels in your lawn mower do not turn, check the following parts: the transmission, wheels, and drive cable. This is one of the most common symptoms and we can help you easily fix it with our repair guide. If you need specific repair instructions related to your model, refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer.
Won't start
Reported 15% of the time
If your lawn mower will not start, you’ll need to check the piston, spark plug and more. We will help you fix this common problem accurately and efficiently. Check the manual related to your model for more specific repair instructions. Our instructions are a general guide.
Blade won't engage
Reported 11% of the time
Our repair and symptom guide will help you identify why your lawn mower blade will not drive. Some of the parts you might need to replace are the cable, belt, and clutch. This is a general guide for your repair; for more detailed information on your model, refer to the owner’s manual.
Cuts grass poorly
Reported 9% of the time
If your lawn mower is not cutting grass properly, check the deck, wheel adjustor, and blades. Our repair and symptom guide can help you better identify the part causing this common problem. If you need specific repair instructions related to your model, refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer.
Cuts grass unevenly
Reported 6% of the time
If your lawn mower cuts grass unevenly, refer to our repair guide to help you better identify your problem and how to fix it. The deck and wheel adjuster are the most likely parts you’ll need to replace. This is a general guide for your repair; for more detailed information on your model, refer to the owner’s manual.
Vibrates excessively
Reported 6% of the time
Our troubleshooting and repair guide will help you identify what is causing excessive vibrations in your lawn mower. The blades and crankshaft might be parts you will need to replace. Note: this is a general repair guide. Check the manual provided by your owner for more specific repair information related to your model.
Mower Won't track straight
Reported 5% of the time
Check the wheels, wheel bracket, and deck if your lawn mower will not track straight. Refer to our repair and symptom guide to help you fix this problem. Note: this is a general repair guide. Check the manual provided by your owner for more specific repair information related to your model.
Hard to start
Reported 4% of the time
If your lawn mower is difficult to start, check the following parts: the spark plug, primer bulb, and carburetor. Our symptom guide can help you better identify what is causing this problem and the best way to fix it accurately. This is a general guide for your repair; for more detailed information on your model, refer to the owner’s manual.
Won't maintain set cutting height
Reported 3% of the time
If your lawn mower will not hold the cutting height you set, it’s probably an issue with your wheel adjuster. Here’s how you can fix this problem yourself. This is a general guide for your repair; for more detailed information on your model, refer to the owner’s manual.
Leaks gas
Reported 3% of the time
If your lawn mower is leaking gas, refer to our troubleshooting and repair guide to help you find the appropriate part to replace. It could be the fuel tank, fuel tank, or the carburetor. Check the manual related to your model for more specific repair instructions. Our instructions are a general guide.
Leaks oil
Reported 2% of the time
Check the oil seals, breather, and gasket if your lawn mower is leaking oil. Our repair guide can help you identify which part needs to be replaced, and how to do so. Our repair information is a general guide to help you, but for more specific repair information related to your model, check your owner’s manual.
Engine lacks power
Reported 2% of the time
If your lawn mower engine is lacking power, check the piston and air filter. Our repair and symptom guide can help you identify the part causing this problem. Check the manual related to your model for more specific repair instructions. Our instructions are a general guide.
Engine RPM's surge up and down
Reported 2% of the time
Check the following parts if the engine in your lawn mower has RPMs that surge up and down: the carburetor and the governor. Our symptom and repair guide can help you solve this problem. Our repair information is a general guide to help you, but for more specific repair information related to your model, check your owner’s manual.
Can't turn engine off
Reported 1% of the time
Check the ignition switch and cable on your lawn mower if you cannot turn off the engine. Although a rare symptom, refer to our repair and symptom guide to help you fix it. Note: this is a general repair guide. Check the manual provided by your owner for more specific repair information related to your model.
Runs for a while then dies
Reported 1% of the time
If your lawn mower starts, runs for a while, then dies, check the ignition coil, gas cap, and spark plug. One or more of these parts could be causing your problem. Follow our repair and symptom guide to help you fix this. Our repair information is a general guide to help you, but for more specific repair information related to your model, check your owner’s manual.
Starts but immediately dies
Reported 1% of the time
If your lawn mower starts, then instantly dies, check the following parts: the fuel filter, air filter, and carburetor. The repair and symptom guide will help you better identify the part needed to be replaced and how. Check the manual related to your model for more specific repair instructions. Our instructions are a general guide.
Blows white smoke from exhaust
Reported 1% of the time
If your lawn mower blows white smoke from the exhaust, you will need to check the piston ring and the breather. For instructions on how to repair a part and how to better identify this problem, follow our symptom guide. Our repair information is a general guide to help you, but for more specific repair information related to your model, check your owner’s manual.
Blows black smoke from exhaust
Reported 1% of the time
If blue smoke comes from your exhaust, check the air filter and carburetor in your lawn mower. Our symptom and repair guide can help you identify the problem and the best way to fix it. Check the manual related to your model for more specific repair instructions. Our instructions are a general guide.
Engine will idle but dies at full throttle
Reported 1% of the time
If your lawn mower will idle, but stalls on throttle, check the muffler and carburetor. Our repair guide will help you identify the part needed to be replaced to fix this problem. If you need specific repair instructions related to your model, refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer.
Only runs with the choke on
Reported 1% of the time
If your lawn mower only runs with the choke on, check the carburetor. Our repair and symptom guide will help you identify the problem and how to fix it. If you need specific repair instructions related to your model, refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer.
