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my lawnmower was flooded with oil/gas ;and we changed the filter and put WB40 on the spark plug; and where it plugs in; is that okay?
i wanted to know if we did the right thing by using WB40 for the post flooded spark plug area; and what else we can do ;
i also noticed the pull cord to start the lawnmower is alittle slack in not all the cord is pulled in ; and leaves a five inch slack in it as well; this all happened when the lawn mower was tipped over to change its blade; but i wasn't thinking and did not empty the oil or gas; or unplug the spark plug; so that is what caused all this; what can i do? your answers would be much appreciated.
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- renpenLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
The first thing to do is to check the oil level in the crankcase, refill if necessary. As noted above, remove the sparkplug and pull the rope a few times. Put a teaspoon of gas into the sparkplug hole, replace the plug and start the engine. It will smoke for a bit but should clear up. If you really must tip the mower over to work on it always tip it with the airfilter up. That way the oil from the crankcase will not flow through the vent tube and into the airfilter area. Setting the mower up on saw horses might be better in the long run.
- 7 years ago
First, pull the plug and turn the engine over a number of times to clear excess liquid from the cylinder. Then spray some WD40 into the cylinder and turn over again, as fast as you can. Clean the plug before trying to start it..
