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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?
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.
Respectfully
John
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John 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 Small Engines (Air and Water Cooled) and their Associated Equipment as well as 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
I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Education/Credentials
Technical College for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. This was a Full Course on Complete Dis-assembly and Repair of ALL Components pertaining to Engines, Transmissions, Rear Ends, Electrical. I Found the Small Engines to be Interesting because they are Small and Simple.
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.
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