How to repair lawn mower in 5 minutes! Quick Fix. Lawn-Boy won't start.

A friend's Lawn-Boy lawn mower won't start this season, but ran fine last season. Watch as we fix this lawn mower in just over 5 minutes!

[kcbatmen]

After my Lawn Boy died on me (like it seems to about every year), I used to have it repaired locally. Those guys charged $115 (they did pick up and deliver back), and I was getting tired of the routine. Went out and bought $11 worth of starter fluid and carburetor cleaner spray. It jumped right back to life! Thanks, Hans for putting me on the path...I appreciate it!

[ellienelgloria]

I don't really comment on anything online. Thank you very much. i almost threw my lawnboy lawn mower. i bought it brand new but it stopped working after using it for 3 times. so the mower was sitting in my yard for more than 2 years. But today, before throwing it, I saw your video, and I should give it a try. I checked the oil, the gas tank, and air filter and sprayed it. And Wow! it worked. Thank you so much. I highly recommend it.

[familymanof]

I purchased a 1972 Wheelhorse and was having that same issue. Being a mechanic in the military 1974-78 plus working on all of my own internal combustion engines 4, 6, 8 cylinders, 2 and 4 cycle, I thought i was a pretty good mechanic. This wheelhorse was driving me bonkers. After trying all of the steps that you did plus some of my own, it would run for a little while and then back to the rough running / idling. I decided to purchase.a carburetor. The carburetor was around $15.00 and when I PUT IT ON I COULD POP WHELLIES WITH THE TRACTOR! As cheap as these carbs are if you're stumped as I was purchase a new heart for your machine!

[mikerios]

Been borrowing mowers for a few months until I decided to YouTube my problems, went n bought a can and BOOM. Like a charm.

[NG-whgb]

This is exactly what I needed. Lawn mower started up after using both sprays and runs strong. Thanks

[lawrencemorris]

Your tips worked for me. Bravo. Big thanks!!

[SoofwanMinhas]

Thanks you saved my life! I got a lawnboy because of the guarantee start but it gives me trouble every year. Never going to buy another lawnboy.

[crazylady..]

I bought a lawn boy push mower on Saturday. Was impressed with the first pull start at the true-value store. Drove 90 miles home and unloaded. Started first pull. Mowed a bit, shut it off and it wouldn't even try to start. Next day it shuddered to start, smoked then ran. Another shut down and again won't start. Have done this 3 times.
Right now it's in the pickup and going back to, argue with the store. I'm a 66 year old woman who can't keep doing this. Am glad I found your video, and will be buying the fluid and cleaner to try and have on hand. And most likely will try it, as stores don't like returns, when they only carry a few items.
I really expected better of a new $300 machine. But reading reviews tonight, seems many of the new ones have the same issue 😩 Thanks for your video

[jimisnotunique]

I fixed my Lawboy today, following your procedure in the video. THANK YOU!

[brucemclaren]

Wow - you fixed my mower with the Honda engine! Followed every step as you did - remove air filter, starter fluid, ran for qa few seconds then stopped. Got the Gumout spray, had a friend hold the bail while I sprayed while it ran. Had to play with the choke a little to keep it running while the Gumout did its thing, then mowed the lawn. Where do I send the check - thanks!

[imateapot]

Thanks for the video. Just got my mower running. I would recommend eye protection though. I had my chainsaw eye wear on and some starting or carb cleaner shot back to my eyes. Many people watching your video are clueless as myself. Probably not more clueless though. Was going to take the bowl off and clean the jets and I don't think I needed to do that.

[myronkudanovych]

I had a 3year old lawn boy sitting in the garage for the last five years. Wouldn’t start. I followed your procedures and ended up using an air compressor and it worked. The lawn mower started up with the first pull. Thank you!

[toruko-ishibravozulu]

Thanks for the video. I always wondered
who would do that. Not why. I've owned
several lawn-boy mowers. I used a local
repair shop that was familiar with Lawn-
Boy issues. I keep one now to loan when
my friends have one out for repair. After
I had all my turf removed and replaced.
With black lava sand from Hawaii and red
pumice out of Arizona for walkways.

[moosey]

My guy I think you just saved my mower. It has been 3 years since it could get started. I just followed your video just used the starter spay same results as you on the way to get the carb cleaner. Wait now I have to cut the lawn :(

[Akula]

Many thanks!
I thought you were working on my mower – especially when you first whipped out the starting fluid! I've had EXACTLY the same problem. I'm on my way to pick up a can of carb cleaner to see if that will work.


BTW, I did check the auto choke - perfect, and the visible throat of the carb. looked clean enough to eat off of. The fuel is fresh and flows freely from the tank. I really appreciate the video, and at least know I'll have tried everything before taking it to a shop or something.

Thanks again!

[danieldaly]

Did the exact same thing you did, same results! Thank you!

[jeremyspangenberg]

Nice. I have fixed a half dozen mowers in the neighborhood since we moved. I am surprised how many have no mechanical aptitude anymore.

[jerryf]

PA LAWN GUY> When you operate a mower engine on starting fluid the cylinder of that cylinder is washed of lubricant and you probly put at least a season of wear on the cylinder.

[frankiefixdiy]

nice. mower should start also with just carb cleaner, its flammable enough, i never use starting fluid but everyone has their own methods, if the result is the same it really doesnt matter. good work.

[taanzaa]

I hope mine is that easy to fix. Must admit it was not cared for. Worked for 3 years and now won’t start. Ran until the backyard was cut then quit before finished. It wasn’t missing or running rough but, sounded a little weak, not loud as usual. I hope some starting fluid and carb cleaner works! Fingers crossed 🤞🏾.