Hi. I tried starting my ride on mower/lawn tractor today but to no avail. The starter motor will start spinning but stops when the engine hits a point of resistance, i presume due to compression. I tried a battery booster but still no go. Would jump starting from a vehicle help? The mower has not been used for a couple of years. Any ideas welcome.

gaz., October 2008

Possibly, but I wouldn't guarantee it. Take the plug out and crank the engine. Note if anything comes out the plug hole. If oil comes out, check the oil level, and check that it IS oil in the sump (as opposed to rain water, or fuel and oil due to a leaky carb).

Check the no-load battery voltage. Less than 12.6 means a dead cell. Even a booster won't compensate for this.

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Phil Saunders, October 2008

check the earth cable, might not be getting a earth. clean it make sure your gettin a good earth. make sure the batts chargered . would garantee thts the problem.

simon. plant mechanic., October 2008