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pyat ([personal profile] pyat) wrote2009-05-05 11:47 pm

Small Engine Pondering

So, do gas push mowers have a battery, to provide spark? Mine has a key ignition, suggesting that there is a battery somewhere, surely? The ley ignition does nothing, and never has, so long as I've owned the beast - it's second hand. The pull cord worked in past years, but I could not start it today. After inspecting the spark plug, checking the gas and oil, etc., I can find no reason for it's reluctance.

Why is this keeping me awake? I have to be on a bus in 7 hours.

Also, the rusting tool that's been hanging in my garage since I moved in, left by the previous tenant? Swivel-head spark plug wrench. I'm going to write about that tomorrow.

[identity profile] pyat.livejournal.com 2009-05-06 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
I was raised on electric. Sigh. So many chopped extension cords. :)

Maybe a battery one, though.

[identity profile] warphammer.livejournal.com 2009-05-06 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, the battery type. That's what he uses.