Poulan Pro Push Mower Won't Start

By

revravyid

You could either have a clogged air filter, or a no ground on your dead man switch.
In order for an engine to fire, you need three things: G.A.S. Gas, Air, Spark

By

jdj599

Hi, to narrow down the problem, spray a shot of starting fluid in the carb and try to start then. If it starts and dies or engine tries to fire, you have a fuel problem. If it does not fire, you have a electrical problem. Try this and go from there. This at least lets you know which way to troubleshoot. Hope this is useful.

By

Sally MQ

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Lawn mower has no spark. Tip given was to check the points and replace the coil. My lawn mower does not have Points or Coils. <br />Just thought you may like to know.

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By Harry (Guest Post)

Try a shot of carburetor cleaner in the air filter, then try to start it immediatley

By ann. (Guest Post)

Some ideas of things to check (from my husband)-is the plug getting fire to it and is fuel getting to the cylinder. Also, check to see if the air filter is clogged. If no fire to plug could be a bad magneto, no fuel could indicate carburetor problem.

By siris (Guest Post)

Sounds like the problem I had. my son-in-law replaced the magneto. Apparently they have modified it 4 times since I bought it 2 years ago. It has a tecumseh motor.