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How to replace a lawn mower ignition coil on a flathead engine

When your lawn mower won't start because there's no spark, the problem might be the mower ignition coil—especially if the spark plug is fine. This DIY repair guide shows how to replace the ignition co…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
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How to replace a lawn mower spark plug

If your lawn mower engine runs rough or is hard to start, a new spark plug could be the right fix. …

Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less
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How to replace a lawn mower transmission

When a self-propelled lawn mower won't move, the mower transmission pulley might be locked or the mo…

Repair time and Difficulty

 60 minutes or less
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How to replace a lawn mower recoil starter on a flathead engine

When your lawn mower recoil starter rope won't retract after you pull it, the problem could be a bro…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less

Symptoms

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Symptoms

Why won't my lawn mower move?

Learn why your walk-behind mower won't move at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repairs might help solve the problem, what replacement part you need and more.…

less than a minute readJun 04
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Why does my lawn mower stall?

Learn why your walk-behind lawn mower won't stay running at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repair…

less than a minute readJun 04
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Symptoms

Why does my lawn mower cut unevenly?

Learn why your walk-behind mower makes uneven cuts at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repairs migh…

less than a minute readJun 04
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Symptoms

Why does my lawn mower vibrate a lot?

Learn why your walk-behind mower vibrates too much at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repairs migh…

less than a minute readJun 04

Articles & videos

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How to find the age of your Craftsman walk-behind lawn mower

Wondering how old your Craftsman mower is? We'll help you figure it out.…

less than a minute readJan 08
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Using your lawn mower to handle fall leaves: mulching vs bagging

Fall leaves piling up? Your mower can help. Learn how to mulch or bag leaves efficiently using your …

less than a minute readOct 22
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How to sharpen a lawn mower blade

A dull blade leaves grass tips tattered. Sharpen it several times a season. Here's how.…

less than a minute readJul 14
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Pre-summer mower check: How’s it holding up?

Is your mower ready for summer? Catch wear and tear now to keep your lawn looking sharp all season.…

less than a minute readJun 05