How to Start a Lawn Mower

Mowing your lawn is part of owning a home. Both push mowers and riding lawn mowers are fairly simple to operate, but can be tricky to get started. To learn how to start both push mowers and riding lawn mowers follow the easy step-by-step guides in this article.

Starting a Push Mower

Step 1: Check to make sure there is oil and gasoline in the lawn mower.

Step 2: Locate the prime button on the lawn mower and push it 3-5 times.

Step 3: Hold the starting lever and pull on the pull cord. You will have to pull on the cord a few times before the mower starts.

Step 4: Keep holding the starting lever and begin mowing the grass.

Starting a Riding Lawn Mower

Step 1: Check to make sure there is oil and gasoline in the lawn mower.

Step 2: Sit on the lawn mower and press the clutch with your foot.

Step 3: Set the parking brake and move the gearshift to the neutral position.

Step 4: Set the throttle on either the fast or slow setting.

Step 5: Insert the key into the ignition and start the mower.

Step 6: Allow the engine to warm up before beginning to mow.