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Mower Won’t Turn Over Unless Spark Plug is Out (Why + How to Fix)

Last Updated: June 20, 2023 By Guru

There are many reasons why your lawn mower won’t turn over unless the spark plug is out, but there is one that stands out above the rest. If you are pulling the starter cord or using the electric starter and …

Filed Under: Blog, Lawn Mower Repair, Starter System Repair/Troubleshooting

Lawn Mower Blows Fuse When Starting (Explanation + Fix)

Last Updated: June 16, 2023 By Guru

Electrical systems are great because they take a lot of the effort out of starting and operating a lawn mower. Well, that’s true until something goes wrong with the electrical system. For example, problems such as your lawn mower blowing …

Filed Under: Blog, Lawn Mower Repair, Starter System Repair/Troubleshooting

Pull Start Rips Out of Your Hand (Why + Solutions)

Last Updated: June 19, 2023 By Guru

Having a pull start rip out of your hand can not only be a painful experience but can also make getting your lawn mower started difficult. Unfortunately, this is actually a pretty common problem with most lawn mowers. It usually …

Filed Under: Blog, Lawn Mower Repair, Starter System Repair/Troubleshooting

How to Replace Your Lawn Mower Pull Cord (17 Easy Steps)

Last Updated: June 16, 2023 By Guru

If you have a pull cord on your lawn mower that has seen better days, then it’s time to get out the tools and carry out a quick fix. Now you could let the pull cord snap just before you …

Filed Under: Blog, Lawn Mower Repair, Starter System Repair/Troubleshooting

How to Fix a Pull Start That Won’t Retract (+ Why It Happens)

Last Updated: May 17, 2025 By Guru

You’ve pulled your lawn mower’s cord, and it won’t retract. But maybe it wasn’t your mower; instead, it was your chainsaw or your weed eater. Is there a difference?

Well, the cords on all these machines work pretty much in …

Filed Under: Blog, Lawn Mower Repair, Starter System Repair/Troubleshooting

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