AboutJohn C. Bridgers Sr. Expertise Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
Past/Present clients I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
Expert: John C. Bridgers Sr. Date: 7/28/2006 Subject: yard machine won't turn over
Question I recently mowed the lawn and went over a foot long small branch from my orange tree. Since then, I can hear the motor trying to turn over, but it won't. I'm new at trying to fix stuff like this, so I wasn't sure how to even begin to look for what could be the problem. I'm also afraid to turn the lawn mower on it's side to really inspect underneath it. I'm not sure if it would cause oil or fuel to leak. Can you help this novice?
Answer Hello Teri:
Send me the Model Numbers and Serial Numbers Off of the Mower and Off the Engine, Please. With these Numbers I can Look at a Diagram of the Mower and the Engine. However, if this is a Riding Mower; Remove the Belts from the Engine Drive Pulley. Try to Start the Engine. If it Turns Properly, then a Blade May be Bent or a Bearing May be Frozen. I can Assist you Better when I get the Model Numbers. Thanks.
