How to Prepare a Gas Powered Lawnmower

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Check the clippings bag.

   If the lawnmower has the ability to discharge grass clippings into a bag, ensure that the bag is empty.If the lawnmower has the ability to discharge grass clippings off from the side, ensure that the discharge path is clear from any obstructions.
   
   Tilt the lawnmower on its side and make sure that the bottom of the lawnmower, above the blade, is relatively clean – free of dried grass clippings.
   
   If patches of grass are stuck to the bottom, use a spade or pressure/water hose to clear.
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   Step 2: You may disconnect the spark plug wire connector to temporary disable the lawnmower.

   This is usually located at the front of the lawnmower. ,,,, On the top of your lawnmower are two caps, one is for engine oil and the other is for the gasoline tank.
   
   Check: ,,, It must be within the oil levels indicated on the dipstick. ,,,,,,,, Check a few things: , This is usually in the front of the lawnmower. ,, Some lawnmowers may have a safety feature where it will not start until there is an appropriate level of engine oil.
   
   Engine oil is essential in keeping the lawnmower operating at normal levels.
   
   Plus, it cools the engine. ,
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   Step 3: Have a partner holding the lawnmower at an angle may help speed up the process

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   Step 4: and ensuring that the lawnmower does not start up.

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   Step 5: Do not touch the lawnmower blade.

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   Step 6: Make sure that the spark plug wire connector is reattached after this procedure or the lawnmower will not start in step 6.

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   Step 7: Check fluids.

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   Step 8: Check the engine oil levels.

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   Step 9: Unscrew the cap for engine oil and verify that the drop of engine oil is within the indicated oil range on the dipstick.

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    Step 10: Do not top or overfill the engine oil reservoir with oil.

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    Step 11: Check the gasoline levels.

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    Step 12: Unscrew the cap for the gasoline tank and verify that the tank is not empty.

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    Step 13: Fill tank with gasoline to your desired value.

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    Step 14: Do not top or overfill the tank.

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    Step 15: Prime the lawnmower fuel line by pushing into the red “prime” or “priming” button three to five times

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    Step 16: located either at the front or side.

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    Step 17: Push the top handle bar down so both parts of the handle bar are together with one hand.

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    Step 18: Yank the cord with the other hand several times or until the lawn mower starts up.

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    Step 19: Lawnmower doesn’t start?

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    Step 20: Re-connect the spark plug wire connector and try again.

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    Step 21: Re-prime the lawnmower by pushing into the red “prime”/”priming” button a few more times and try again.

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    Step 22: Re-verify that there is enough engine oil in the lawnmower

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    Step 23: fill if necessary and try again.

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    Step 24: Bring your lawnmower to a lawnmower repair shop if your lawnmower still doesn’t start.

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