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Riding Mower Won't Start After Hitting Gravel?

A riding mower cutting grass.
Hitting objects such as gravel or stumps when mowing can damage the crank shaft and other parts of your riding mower. A careful inspection will be needed to determine which parts are affected. This is a page about when a riding mower won't start after hitting gravel.
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April 25, 2017

I have a Yard Machine 48" cut. My father-in-law was using it and hit some gravel. Now it won't start, but putts and turns over. Can anyone help me?


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Silver Post Medal for All Time! 255 Posts
April 25, 20171 found this helpful
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Check the crank shaft first. It is is bent, they are designed for them not to start as a safety feature. Then, check your throttle and cable and fuel line.

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Most likely the crack shaft came uncentered from the flywheel and needs to be lined back up to the cotter pin.

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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts
April 25, 20171 found this helpful

The gravel probably bent the crankshaft :/

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April 26, 20170 found this helpful

You could have bent or broken blades.

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