I have an electric that works great. You have to have one of those really long, orange extension cords to attach to it. I never had a problem with keeping it out of the way, but my husband ran over the cord once. I wouldn’t get a gas mower. I don’t need the aggravation if it didn’t start right off. Getting to old to be doing that and pull a muscle in the process.
I work in a small engine repair shop and go to school for it. I am a certified outdoor equipment repair technician. I know more about this than I care to. I think I will sit this one out.
hsawlrae almost 11 years ago
Ain’t that the truth.
Templo S.U.D. almost 11 years ago
It’s either a bit clogged with grass in the chute, or it needs a refill of gas.
firedome almost 11 years ago
with today’s “cleaner emissions” gasoline, if the fuel has sat in the tank longer than 30 days, you can bet the fuel system needs cleaning…
Olddog1 almost 11 years ago
Ether in a spray can. Also known as starting fluid.
Yukoneric almost 11 years ago
If it doesn’t start by the second pull that means I get the day off!!!
PoodleGroomer almost 11 years ago
Use good gas and oil. Change the oil, plug, and filter.Pay more for a mower with a good engine.Mine has started on the second pull for 15 years.
ossiningaling almost 11 years ago
Same is true for chain saws.
otahans almost 11 years ago
I buy non-alcoholic gas. Costs a bit more but worth it.
Sangelia almost 11 years ago
with some of those old pull cord to start mowers. sometimes it gets harder to pull the cord to start that mower.
SnuffyG almost 11 years ago
My last old mower would never finish the entire yard without some kind of breakdown. Smoked like a freight train too!
Train 1911 almost 11 years ago
tell me about it have to get my son to start need to get electric start
unca jim almost 11 years ago
I was up to ‘operating temperature’ long before my ol’ pull-start EVER was !
cbrsarah almost 11 years ago
I have an electric that works great. You have to have one of those really long, orange extension cords to attach to it. I never had a problem with keeping it out of the way, but my husband ran over the cord once. I wouldn’t get a gas mower. I don’t need the aggravation if it didn’t start right off. Getting to old to be doing that and pull a muscle in the process.
fixer1967 almost 11 years ago
I work in a small engine repair shop and go to school for it. I am a certified outdoor equipment repair technician. I know more about this than I care to. I think I will sit this one out.
pcolli almost 11 years ago
Why not get a goat?