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By: Decomposed in POPE IV | Recommend this post (2)
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One question: Did the mower die while running? Or did you let it cool completely down for one or more nights?

If it died while running, then my "oil viscosity" theory is wrong. Running engines produce plenty of heat. I'd next consider a clogged air filter, particularly if there a lot of dust. 




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Re: Lawn Mower problem . . .
By: Decomposed
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Thu, 29 Dec 16 6:32 AM
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Zimbler: 

re: "Any suggestions?"

The problem is called WINTER. In cold weather, oil thickens and doesn't do its job.

Bring your lawnmower indoors for 12 hours or so, then take it outdoors and give it a whirl. If it starts then the problem is with the viscosity. Change out the oil for SAE 10W-30 or just give up on using the mower until Spring.

You could always get an electric mower. Or a goat. 


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