Push mower will not start....

[Two-Stroke]

If he does, how much should I pay if it is in fair condition?

Very rough guideline (based on my experience in the SE -- prices vary by location):

1970s two-stroke, alloy deck, no major problems but doesn't look great: $30 to $50

1960s two-stroke, alloy deck, no major problems but doesn't look great: $50 to $100
(more for a "brick-top")

Pre-1960: more than $100 -- maybe quite a bit more

Look on eBay -- these mowers go on sale and, if in mint condition, sell for big bucks.

 

[Two-Stroke]

...
Where is the main jet?

There may be only one jet but sometimes there's an idle jet and a main jet. The main jet dispenses fuel out of a little hole at the venturi (where the carb's main tube narrows and the fuel is mixed with air before gong into the combustion chamber). There will be an adjustment screw (usually with a spring holding it in place) that regulates the amount of fuel that gets mixed. Turning the screw clockwise makes the mixture leaner (less gas in proportion to the air.)

I like to clean a carb by taking it apart completely blowing compressed air through every hole I see.

 

[Tikal]

I will try turning the screw tomorrow.
Do you have any pictures of your
Lawn-Boys?

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[Two-Stroke]

I will try turning the screw tomorrow.
Do you have any pictures of your
Lawn-Boys?

Here's the 1977 model 7266:

This is a 1974 model 8232. I have two of these -- one of which is a parts mower but it may be fixed at some point.

About your neighbor who has the older mowers -- could you examine some of the neat looking ones, getting brand names and model numbers -- and maybe take some photos. And while you're at it, ask him to join LMF.

 

[Tikal]

He said that this lawn mower is about 100 years old! It's blades are really interesting looking.

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[Tikal]

Almost all of his mowers look like this(no pull cord) but you can find the pieces after looking around for awhile. I told him about LMF but he said only his wife knows how to operate the computer he said he has no Lawn-Boys.

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[KennyV]

He said that this lawn mower is about 100 years old! It's blades are really interesting looking.

What blades are on that mower?...
Neat older engine, but it's closer to 50 years old ... :smile:KennyV

 

[Tikal]

Well....he might of forgot

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[Tikal]

Almost all of his mowers look like this(no pull cord) but you can find the pieces after looking around for awhile. I told him about LMF but he said only his wife knows how to operate the computer he said he has no Lawn-Boys.

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I put a new spark plug into my push mower and sprayed starter fluid down the carb and it started for a few seconds and than made a little screeching sound and stopped, and I tried again and the same thing happened (mystified)
What does that mean??

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[Two-Stroke]

He said that this lawn mower is about 100 years old! It's blades are really interesting looking.

Well... not quite 100 years old -- it looks like 1950s vintage. Still an interesting mower.

I had a mini-bike with a Clinton engine way back when.

edit: I wrote this before I noticed that KennyV beat me to it regarding the age. :laughing: