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Lawn mower issues . . . any small engine mechanics here?
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<blockquote data-quote="swampratt" data-source="post: 3381864" data-attributes="member: 15054"><p>I have seen batteries that were fully charged but s soon as you put a load on them the voltage dropped well below 9 volts and the engine would not turn over.</p><p>Make sure the engine is not locked up..You usually can turn the top of a lawnmower engine with your hand.</p><p>Hook jumper cables from a vehicle or another good battery to the mower battery cables and see if the starter spins.</p><p></p><p>If you can get to the positive lug on the starter you can hook the jumper cable ground to the engine block or mower frame and touch the positive lead to that positive lug..It should spin the starter.</p><p></p><p>Yes a new starter can fail as can many new parts.</p><p>Cables and solenoid can fail also.</p><p></p><p>If it does not spin with the jumper cables then tap on it with a hammer and retry.</p><p>If it starts then get to mowing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="swampratt, post: 3381864, member: 15054"] I have seen batteries that were fully charged but s soon as you put a load on them the voltage dropped well below 9 volts and the engine would not turn over. Make sure the engine is not locked up..You usually can turn the top of a lawnmower engine with your hand. Hook jumper cables from a vehicle or another good battery to the mower battery cables and see if the starter spins. If you can get to the positive lug on the starter you can hook the jumper cable ground to the engine block or mower frame and touch the positive lead to that positive lug..It should spin the starter. Yes a new starter can fail as can many new parts. Cables and solenoid can fail also. If it does not spin with the jumper cables then tap on it with a hammer and retry. If it starts then get to mowing. [/QUOTE]
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