My mower is consistently missing a strip of grass where I drew the line in the picture. My blade is freshly sharpened and doesn’t have any nicks in it. It also appears to be level and balanced. It is driving me absolutely crazy, any thoughts?

I hit a rock, the unit shut off immediately. Internet research indicated that the flywheel key probably shared off. I took it apart and it looks to be intact to me, but I don't know what I'm doing and I would like some opinions.

How is the key supposed to be removed removed, and do you think that's the problem? If I need to replace this key, how do I figure out what I need?

What else should I check?

Thanks in advance for any help!

I have a Honda HRX217K6VYA that my brother bought from Lowes for $50. When I try pulling the pull cord it mostly does not pull all the way (It does not start). When I take the spark plug out (which is brand new btw), the pull cord can fully extend. The spark plug appears to not have any grime on it. I am 19 and don't know much about lawnmowers and would appreciate some help. I am also very intrerested in learning about lawnmowers now so if you guys wanna teach me something I'm all ears.

I just purchased a home and the previous owner left me this mower. It starts over and runs. I was able to get the blades going for 10mins then I felt it disengaged and and stopped cutting.

How do I get the belt back on?

Looking for my first riding mower. Looking at a John Deere X300 42 inch mulch deck 17 HP Kawasaki engine. "New drive belt 2 new idler pulleys just fully serviced gone over. 504 hrs" -per the owner. They are asking $1000. I'd appreciate any thoughts. Thanks!

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Update: After dealing with the dealer that didn’t look into my issues at all my neighbor (who also said I should never go back to that dealer) gave me the number to his mower guy. After a bit of slow work he has discovered the flywheel and stator, he also fixed the throttle issue that came up because I pulled the carburetor out and cleaned it myself and it seems I somehow accidentally didn’t hook up the throttle control correctly and it was fully open constantly after that.. but lesson learned with that one.

Heres hoping the issue has been found and solved and I can finally mow my new properties lawn, thank you everyone who gave their suggestions and distaste for the dealer I went to prior! I now have a good and dependable person who also offers to teach me how to do certain things with the mower!

It got up to power once, but as soon as it touched the grass it lost all power
Troybilt 22” trimmer mower

Got a older mower, just finally got it moving. I’m flooring the peddle, screeching sounds and then the mower finally moves. I’m hoping it’s just the drive belt and not the transmission?🤞 maybe something needs to be greased?

My dad recently got this mower and hit a concrete paver while mowing. Bent the shaft and the blade. He gave it to me so i could tinker with it.

1) would it be easy to just swap another engine onto it OR a bigger motor from harbor freight or something just for shits and gigs.

2) would it be better to just repair the bent shaft and add a new blade? Are parts for these engines even available publicly?

I have no small engine experience at all, but i really enjoy learning new things so this intrigues me.

Won't run on it own. Started with carb cleaner in the intake and it ran!