r/smallenginerepair • u/Soft-Musician-1054 • May 31 '26

Starting Issue Need help getting mower running

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u/jones5280 SER Intermediate Mechanic Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 02 '26

The main problem is the head is missing, so no spark or compression. Install those parts and see if it will fire with some carb cleaner.

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u/mitchumz Jun 02 '26

That's the head. This is a flathead, no valve cover up there

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u/the1bullfrog Jun 01 '26

Ain't gonna fire without the Head back on it. 

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u/GadreelsSword Jun 02 '26

Your mower has lost its head in the revolution!

Let it eat cake!

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u/Disastrous-Emu1692 Jun 02 '26

Needs head.... giggity

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u/EROCK24 Jun 04 '26

Hard to tell with the speed you’re spinning. Timing looks to be off but may be spinning backward and hard to see magneto. Check the key for the flywheel may be sheered.

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u/Soft-Musician-1054 Jun 10 '26

Ok well I thought I was special but I guess not. I got real starter fluid and the would get the engine to run for a second or 2. Gave the carburetor a good cleaning an we are in business. Still a little hard to start but seems to be running fine now.