Walk-behind mower symptoms
It's difficult to get your mowing done when your lawn mower won't start, runs rough or won't stay running. Our symptoms and troubleshooting tips can help you resolve gas walk-behind lawn mower problems. You can get the repair parts you need by using the search bar at the top of the page. Use our step-by-step walk-behind mower repair guides to help you install parts so you can mow the lawn before the grass grows too tall.
Symptoms common to all gas walk-behind mowers
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Main causes: engine needs tune up, dirty or clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key…
Main causes: uneven wheel height settings, damaged wheel, dull or damaged cutting blade…
Main causes: damaged cutting blade, loose cutting blade, damaged flywheel key, engine needs tune up…
Main causes: stale gas, engine needs tune up, bad spark plug, dead battery, bad recoil starter, faulty safety switch, ba…
Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, engine choke problems, clogged gas cap vent…
Main causes: drive control cable failure, worn or broken drive belt, bad transmission, broken drive wheel…
Repair guides for gas walk-behind mowers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your walk-behind lawn mower.
How to replace a lawn mower spark plug
Take a few minutes to replace the spark plug during your lawn mower's annual tune-up or if the spark plug is burnt or cr…
How to replace a lawn mower drive cable
The drive cable engages the transmission to spin the drive wheels and move the mower across the grass. Replace the drive…
How to replace a lawn mower starter rope
These step-by-step instructions show how to replace a broken starter pull rope on a walk-behind lawn mower.…
Articles and videos for gas walk-behind mowers
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your walk-behind lawn mower.
Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…
Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…
Find out how to test and fix problems with the spark plug, stop wire, ignition coil and flywheel.…