Why won't my craftsman eager-1 lwnmower start?

Sean, July 2007

Startup of an engine requires two things to be present, fuel and a spark. If the plug is not producing a spark or fuel isn't getting through to the engine, the machine will never startup. It is essential however that a proper startup procedure is followed for the lawnmower.

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Eugbug, April 2012

briggs and stratton engine 6hp mtd
have good spark clean carb
has started sometimes
new plug
pull pull pull but wont start

noel kerr, March 2011

Because the Eager engine is a hunk of junk, compared with the Briggs and Stratton engine found in other Craftsman products. I have the same mower, and it's failing again, dying immediately after it starts. I just took it in last summer for a complete tune-up, therefore, the carburetor should not already be faulty or clogged. It's been an unimpressive piece of equipment from the start. It may be your carburetor, which will probably require professional repair, unless you're handy.

PLB, July 2007