1. Is the oil serviced to the full mark? The oil level sensor can cause a no spark condition because it grounds the ignition. 2. Is there spark at the spark plug? You can remove the spark plug and test for spark but if the plug is internally grounded it will show spark when removed but if it is installed it can still be defective. (Spark Plugs are cheap replace it) 3. Is the handle safety cable loose even when depressed? A bad safety cable or an improper cable adjustment can also cause a lack of spark. 4. Do you note gas on the spark plug or is it very dry? If the spark plug is dry try adding a splash of gas into the cylinder via the spark plug hole and see if you get a temporary / momentary start. If you do then you have either a fuel supply or carb problem. Make sure the fuel selector is in the ON position. 5. If you suspect a fuel problem disconnect the tank feed line to the carb and see if there is fuel flow from the tank, No fuel flow no start.... then problem in the gas tank or supply line.
I will post this as a solution but will watch for any responses and continue to assist you if needed.
Ok, I'm trying to start the mower and cannot locate the fuel selector....I know this sounds ignorant but where is the fuel selector?Ok, I'm trying to start the mower and cannot locate the fuel selector....I know this sounds ignorant but where is the fuel selector?
Ok, I'm trying to start the mower and cannot locate the fuel selector....I know this sounds ignorant but where is the fuel selector?
On a Honda engine the fuel selector (On / off) is co-located with the choke lever. One above the other with the fuel selector being black and the choke lever being white. If there is a problem your having I can help you. Most hard starting issues are caused by debris in the bottom of the float bowl or the fuel sump under the fuel selector valve. 95% of the time it is strictly in the fuel bowl.
KellyAnswer to this post: Ok, I'm trying to start the mower and cannot locate the fuel selector....I know this sounds ignorant but where is the fuel selector?
On a Honda engine the fuel selector (On / off) is co-located with the choke lever. One above the other with the fuel selector being black and the choke lever being white. If there is a problem your having I can help you. Most hard starting issues are caused by debris in the bottom of the float bowl or the fuel sump under the fuel selector valve. 95% of the time it is strictly in the fuel bowl.
Change the fuel, drain the tank remove the float bowl and flush/spray the cab with carb. cleaner in and out, repalce the old gas with new regular fuel, replace the air filter if old, prime the carb. primer ball 5 X's before pulling chord...pull chord and Walla!! Runs like a kitten
If the oil is low I have never seen an oil cut out on these engines they are sold at a discounted price over other comparable priced mowers and have a great Briggs & Stratton Engine mounted on the deck usually 6.5 h.p., while it is good to be sure the oil is full and or changed every couple of years it is not anything that will stop from starting, these engines dont incorporate a low oil cut off switch, however if you run the oil too low you can "seize" the engine and that will cause it to not turn/start.
In all my experience the only main issues I have had with occassional stragglers is a fuel contamination problem, clean it up and should work good for a long time.If the oil is low I have never seen an oil cut out on these engines they are sold at a discounted price over other comparable priced mowers and have a great Briggs & Stratton Engine mounted on the deck usually 6.5 h.p., while it is good to be sure the oil is full and or changed every couple of years it is not anything that will stop from starting, these engines dont incorporate a low oil cut off switch, however if you run the oil too low you can "seize" the engine and that will cause it to not turn/start. In all my experience the only main issues I have had with occassional stragglers is a fuel contamination problem, clean it up and should work good for a long time.
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Several questions here...
1. Is the oil serviced to the full mark?
The oil level sensor can cause a no spark condition because it grounds the ignition.
2. Is there spark at the spark plug? You can remove the spark plug and test for spark but if the plug is internally grounded it will show spark when removed but if it is installed it can still be defective. (Spark Plugs are cheap replace it)
3. Is the handle safety cable loose even when depressed? A bad safety cable or an improper cable adjustment can also cause a lack of spark.
4. Do you note gas on the spark plug or is it very dry? If the spark plug is dry try adding a splash of gas into the cylinder via the spark plug hole and see if you get a temporary / momentary start. If you do then you have either a fuel supply or carb problem.
Make sure the fuel selector is in the ON position.
5. If you suspect a fuel problem disconnect the tank feed line to the carb and see if there is fuel flow from the tank, No fuel flow no start.... then problem in the gas tank or supply line.
I will post this as a solution but will watch for any responses and continue to assist you if needed.
Thanks for using FixYa.
Kelly
Ok, I'm trying to start the mower and cannot locate the fuel selector....I know this sounds ignorant but where is the fuel selector?
Answer to this post:
Ok, I'm trying to start the mower and cannot locate the fuel selector....I know this sounds ignorant but where is the fuel selector?
On a Honda engine the fuel selector (On / off) is co-located with the choke lever. One above the other with the fuel selector being black and the choke lever being white. If there is a problem your having I can help you. Most hard starting issues are caused by debris in the bottom of the float bowl or the fuel sump under the fuel selector valve. 95% of the time it is strictly in the fuel bowl.
Kelly
Change the fuel, drain the tank remove the float bowl and flush/spray the cab with carb. cleaner in and out, repalce the old gas with new regular fuel, replace the air filter if old, prime the carb. primer ball 5 X's before pulling chord...pull chord and Walla!! Runs like a kitten
If the oil is low I have never seen an oil cut out on these engines they are sold at a discounted price over other comparable priced mowers and have a great Briggs & Stratton Engine mounted on the deck usually 6.5 h.p., while it is good to be sure the oil is full and or changed every couple of years it is not anything that will stop from starting, these engines dont incorporate a low oil cut off switch, however if you run the oil too low you can "seize" the engine and that will cause it to not turn/start.
In all my experience the only main issues I have had with occassional stragglers is a fuel contamination problem, clean it up and should work good for a long time.