If you’re pulling on your lawn mower’s starter cord and getting no resistance, then it’s likely because the engine has no compression. So, what are the different causes of low or no compression in a lawn mower engine, and can …
Lawn Mower Engine Cracked Block (Diagnosis + What to Do)
Just hearing the phrase “cracked engine block” makes me nervous. It’s one of those situations that could mean the end of your engine and your lawn mower. But before you start looking through the mower catalogs, let’s look to see …
Mower Engine Kicks Back When Starting (Why + How to Fix)
When your lawn mower kicks back, it not only damages the engine but can hurt your arm as well. This is because when the engine kicks back, it usually rips the pull cord handle out of your hand with force. …
Lawn Mower Engine Knocking (Why + What to Do)
If your lawn mower makes a loud clunking sound when starting, then it’s best to stop your engine and see what’s going on. Hopefully, it’s just a simple fix, but there could be something going on that is causing irreversible …
How to Tell If Lawn Mower Engine or Head Gasket is Blown (11 Signs)
Whether you have a simple small engine on your push mower or a water-cooled engine on your riding lawn mower, you might run into an issue with your head gasket. Depending on your engine’s design, some of the symptoms might …