Engine won't start

[bertsmobile1]

As your mower stalled out there is a slight chance that the flywheel has spun onn the shaft & put the timing out.
Get some spray carb cleaner or starting fluid.
Remove the spark plug and give the engine a SHORT shot down the plug hole.
Fit a NEW plug and give it a pull or two
Engine does not go bang, take the flywheel retainer off & check the flywheel key

Engine goes bang = valves are closed & the ignition timing may be OK.
Repeat but squirt down the carb throat.
Engine does not go bang = valve problem
Engine starts and runs till the fuel is burned ≈ 5 seconds = ignition & valve timing is good.
Repeat but continue to give it SHORT shots down the carb.
If you can keep it running like this for around a minute = fuel problem


let us know how you go.

 

[Martini]

I put in a new plug. Didn't start. I gave it a shot of starter fluid in spark plug hole and it went "bang", but just for a second.

Tried down the carb and couldn't get a bang.

Gonna repeat again and see what happens.

 

[Martini]

As your mower stalled out there is a slight chance that the flywheel has spun onn the shaft & put the timing out.

Mystery solved. I'll post back after I replace the key and attempt to start it.

 

[Martini]

Started on the first tug. Thanks for all the help, guys.