[beajaeger644]

My Toro personal space self propeled lawnmower will not start. I replaced fuel, sparkplug and filter - still no success. Please help

[randy1212]

Is there spark?

[beajaeger644]

How to find out if there is a spark? I am an old woman but, quite smart in techn. Things

[randy1212]

Take your spark plug out then put the wire back on it hold the elctrode end by a peace of metal and pull it over and see if there is spark that jumps across it

[KISS]

The above is BAD advice. Correct procedure.

1. Remove spark plug electrode wire
2. Remove plug
3. re-attach wire
4. Position the electrode so you can see the gap.
5. Hold the base of the plug to the meta of the engine with a piece of insulating material like wood
6. While pulling the starter, look for spark

[beajaeger644]

Funny, I am working on it by myself. If I do everything you recommend - while pulling the starter at the back of the lawn mower - how would I be able to see a sparkt at the front of the lawnmower. Any suggestions? I will try it at night when it is dark.
But, Thank You .

[KISS]

Sometimes you can remove the rope from it's support point. It could be a twisted coil and the rope will slide between the spaces.

You could dry wedging something between a wall and the plug and pulling.

You could also try asking a neighbor to help.