When trying to identify the reason your engine isn’t starting, look for items that can keep the engine from getting fuel, air, and spark. Without these three requirements, the engine won’t start and continue to run. A Kawasaki engine won’t start due to a bad spark plug, clogged fuel line, clogged air filter, bad fuel …
Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers
You may first notice the engine is getting hot when you begin to smell it. At the first sign of a hot mower, you need to shut off the engine to avoid causing additional damage. A Hustler mower engine may overheat when using the wrong engine oil, the engine oil level is low, the cooling …
Hustler mower deck spring, pulleys, belt
It’s not unusual for a carburetor to stop functioning correctly because it has gummed up causing the fuel jet to become clogged or the float to become stuck. Old fuel can be the main cause of a carburetor not working. Making sure you’re running fresh clean fuel through your equipment with a low ethanol content …
You can’t get your equipment to start or turn over and you’re wondering if the problem could be the starter solenoid. Symptoms of a bad Kawasaki starter solenoid include a clicking or humming noise when you turn the ignition key. The wiring may also begin to smoke or melt indicating the solenoid is bad. Keep …
The engine acts like it wants to start. You can hear it turning over, but it just won’t fire up. A Husqvarna mower turns over but won’t start when there is a lack of air, fuel, or spark to form combustion. This may be caused by a wrong choke setting, plugged air filter, clogged fuel …
You notice your mower isn’t giving you the power it once did. It could be simply due to overworking your engine or indicate something more serious developing. A Husqvarna mower loses power when the engine runs hot or doesn’t get good airflow and fuel flow. This can be the result of a low engine oil …
You know your Hustler zero turn best so when the engine seems to be running rough, it’s time to find the problem and fix it. A Huster mower runs rough when the engine isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark due to a plugged air filter, stuck choke, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel filter, dirty …
You turn the ignition key to find the engine won’t turn over. You’re only hearing a clicking sound because the solenoid isn’t providing the power to engage the starter motor. A Hustler mower clicks but won’t start or turn over due to a weak battery, bad ground, faulty starter solenoid, bad starter motor, or loose …
While there is always some vibration when operating a Hustler mower, the vibration you are feeling is more extreme than normal. A Huster mower vibrates due to worn engine mounting bolts, a failing PTO clutch, wrong mower blades, unbalanced blades, a worn belt, bad deck bearings, or debris lodged in the mower. Before looking for …