AboutEric A. Jones Expertise Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.
Experience Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
Question Murry/42"/14.5 HP OHV
I think I did a really dumb blond thing. I ran my mower with out oil. Of course I didn't know it at the time.I know better too. I was mowing and then she quit. I THEN checked the engine oil and surprize. I added oil but it won't start of course. How bad is it? Time for a new one or can this one be fixed? My husband is going to be sooooooooooo mad.
Help!!!
Answer Do you have a compression tester?
If not, rotate the engine by hand. You should be able to place your hand on top of the engine screen and rotate it by hand. Try to rotate it slow at first to see if it completely spins around.
If it does then spin the engine a little faster. You should feel some resistance, the compression stroke.
If you do not feel any resistance then a connecting rod or piston may have been damaged.
