My lawn mower has been resting for several months.Now that I have tried to start it, it will barely turn. Is there some way I can unfreeze the engine without taking it apart?


Thanks,
Thurman

Hmmm, try removing the spark plug, and injecting oil into the cylinder and then try to turn the engine over by hand, work it in both directions. Allow the oil to seep in before trying this. Good luck. Was the engine kept dry?

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Originally Posted by MOWERMAN2468

hmmm, try removing the spark plug, and injecting oil into the cylinder and then try to turn the engine over by hand, work it in both directions. allow the oil to seep in before trying this. good luck. was the engine kept dry?

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Hello,
The mower was kept indoors and still has oil and fuel. Iwill try your sugestion...

Thanks,
Thurman

Mowerman is probably right but just try turning the engine with the plug removed. Do not add the oil unless you have to. Do not grab or pull on the blade.

Great point there about the blade issue ball. Didn't think to tell him not to do that.

I only have 7 fingers left at present so I try to protect the few that are left.

thurman,
Did you get it going?

The mower is working fine thanks to your help...

Thanks again,

Thurman Pritchard

Good job, way to stick with it.