HALP! Need to fix a lawn mower!

[krimsonviper]

I don't think I can save it, but I wanna try. This thing has been sitting outta commision since winter, and I haven't got a clue when it got it's protective covering taken off, so it's been exposed to the elements on the side of the house.

I don't know if there's a spark, if the gas is bad ( probably is. It's been sitting with the same fuel since last winter and gas only lasts for 6 months ). It's Bolens I believe, 4 stroke. Ideas on where to begin?

[breadbox]

what made you stop using it? I'd say the usual culprit in dead mowers is old oil and gas or flywheel Key.

[Mr1der]

get some fresh gas in it and clean out the carb.

check for spark. Just take the plug out and leave the wire on and crank....

[AZhitman]

^ That.

Fresh fuel, a can of starting fluid, and a new spark plug usually fixes even the stubbornest of old mowers.

[krimsonviper]

Thanks fellas! Come Monday I will check for spark before I start running around buying things for it. Hopefully it wont be raining.