There's nothing wrong with it. From new I couldn't start it. When a guy tries, no problem, but I'm just not strong enough and don't pull the rope hard enough or correctly. Choke's fine etc, as I say others can start it just not me. Are there any tricks or ways to make starting easier????
I find it too hard to start my petrol mower - any advice?
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tried a gym? 
or use it as an excuse to get the hubby to do it, or hire a hunky gardener...
or use it as an excuse to get the hubby to do it, or hire a hunky gardener...
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Bodgeit and scarper ltd
what make is the motor
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Bodgeit and scarper ltd
It looks like a brigs and Stratton motor, they are very hard to start. I always take the air filter off and squirt a small amount of petrol into the carburettor. You should have got a Honda.
you'd think they could make these things "kick start".... then most people would be able to do it.. just jump on the thing..
sit down, feet braced against it and pull like a rowing machine?
That's helpful.
And the Rowing style start could end up with a running mower on your lap (bit like the old drop technique of starting chainsaws)
Try different positions, your arms are stonger at pushing away then pulling towards.
good luck
happy - assuming choke & throttle are in correct starting positions try this method:
1. put your left foot (assumes you're right handed) on the machine below where the recoil starter cord emerges from the engine - this is to steady the machine.
2. using 2 hands gently pull the starter cord a couple of times (you'll feel a bit of resistance as the piston moves in the motor), this action is a bit like those guys in the movies trying to start old aeroplanes.
3. now you're ready to start - position steadying foot on the mower then quickly, in a two handed grip, whip the starter cord from low left across your body to high right in a fast action.
This technique was demonstrated to Mrs Symptoms by me and it works every time for her.
1. put your left foot (assumes you're right handed) on the machine below where the recoil starter cord emerges from the engine - this is to steady the machine.
2. using 2 hands gently pull the starter cord a couple of times (you'll feel a bit of resistance as the piston moves in the motor), this action is a bit like those guys in the movies trying to start old aeroplanes.
3. now you're ready to start - position steadying foot on the mower then quickly, in a two handed grip, whip the starter cord from low left across your body to high right in a fast action.
This technique was demonstrated to Mrs Symptoms by me and it works every time for her.
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