Yard Man Mower Won't Start

Yard Man pull-cord won't recoil Post By Tiger (Guest Post) (07/02/2006) Yarman self propelled lawn mower: Anybody know what to do if the pull cord doesn't recoil, even with some easy, gentle pulls ?? Reply to FirstTiger999 at hottmaill....Thanks RE: Yard Man Mower Won't Start Post By (Guest Post) (06/12/2005) Kelly Jo, Try loosening the gas cap a half turn,and see if it starts.If it starts shut it off and remove gas cap.The tiny vent hole on the cap is probably blocked.You will need to run a small wire thru the vent hole to clear the blockage.It might also help to wash the cap in a small amount of gasoline. Good Luck..Guest RE: Yard Man Mower Won't Start Post by bbartlein (37) | (06/12/2005) Contact Kelly Jo.....my advice.....buy a new mower. Bonnie RE: Yard Man Mower Won't Start Post By guest (Guest Post) (06/12/2005) I couldn't get anybody to cut the grass at my house when I was single, so I planted bushes and flowers in strategic locations to limit the amount of grass to mow. I then bought a reel mower (the one without the motor), and it takes me 15 minutes to mow the front lawn and is much easier than a big, heavy, loud mower. It gives an even cut, even up under shrubs and flowers, and doesn't ever cut the grass too short. It mulches and I rarely have to water my lawn, even here in the deep south where it is really hot in the summers. I can even talk on the phone while I mow the lawn. It saves me tons of money, because all I have to do is sharpen it every few years -- no gas, no oil, no maintenance, no gym membership. And nobody will steal it if I leave it on the front porch! :-) Best $89 I ever spent.