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Lawn Mower Engine Has No Compression (Why + How to Fix)

Last Updated: June 16, 2023 By Guru

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 …

Filed Under: Blog, Engine Repair/Troubleshooting, Lawn Mower Repair

Lawn Mower Engine Cracked Block (Diagnosis + What to Do)

Last Updated: June 16, 2023 By Guru

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 …

Filed Under: Blog, Engine Repair/Troubleshooting, Lawn Mower Repair

Mower Engine Kicks Back When Starting (Why + How to Fix)

Last Updated: June 16, 2023 By Guru

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. …

Filed Under: Blog, Engine Repair/Troubleshooting, Lawn Mower Repair

Lawn Mower Engine Knocking (Why + What to Do)

Last Updated: June 16, 2023 By Guru

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 …

Filed Under: Blog, Engine Repair/Troubleshooting, Lawn Mower Repair

How to Tell If Lawn Mower Engine or Head Gasket is Blown (11 Signs)

Last Updated: June 16, 2023 By Guru

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 …

Filed Under: Blog, Engine Repair/Troubleshooting, Lawn Mower Repair

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