Walk-behind mower symptoms
It's difficult to get your mowing done when your lawn mower won't start, runs rough or won't stay running. Our symptoms and troubleshooting tips can help you resolve gas walk-behind lawn mower problems. You can get the repair parts you need by using the search bar at the top of the page. Use our step-by-step walk-behind mower repair guides to help you install parts so you can mow the lawn before the grass grows too tall.
Symptoms common to all gas walk-behind mowers
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Main causes: damaged cutting blade, loose cutting blade, damaged flywheel key, engine needs tune up…
Main causes: uneven wheel height settings, damaged wheel, dull or damaged cutting blade…
Main causes: engine needs tune up, dirty or clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key…
Main causes: drive control cable failure, worn or broken drive belt, bad transmission, broken drive wheel…
Main causes: stale gas, engine needs tune up, bad spark plug, dead battery, bad recoil starter, faulty safety switch, ba…
Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, engine choke problems, clogged gas cap vent…
Repair guides for gas walk-behind mowers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your walk-behind lawn mower.
How to rebuild a lawn mower carburetor
The carburetor mixes air with fuel to drive the piston. Rebuild the carburetor if it's clogged or leaks.…
How to replace a lawn mower recoil starter on an OHV engine
Replace the recoil starter if it doesn't move when you pull the starter rope.…
How to replace a lawn mower wheel
Learn how replace a damaged wheel on a walk-behind lawn mower—it's a quick, easy fix.…
Articles and videos for gas walk-behind mowers
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your walk-behind lawn mower.
Learn how a blade removal tool makes replacing the blade easier and safer…
A dull blade leaves grass tips tattered. Sharpen it several times a season. Here's how.…
A blade obstruction, bad recoil starter or locked-up engine can prevent the pull cord on your mower from working. See ho…