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What size socket do I need to remove a lawn mower spark plug?

Dennis WaldenSep 13, 2021

Drive socket wrench in 1/2 inches or 3/8 inches, whichever is appropriate for your machine. New spark plug.

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Herein, what tool do I need to remove a spark plug from a lawn mower?

Replacing a spark plug is one of the easiest tasks of lawnmower maintenance. The only tools you'll need are a ratcheting socket driver, a spark plug socket and a spark plug gauge.

Similarly, how do you remove a spark plug from a lawn mower without a socket? How to remove the lawn mower spark plug without a socket, step by...
  1. Park the lawnmower on the plane surface.
  2. Gather some basic tools.
  3. Pull the spark plug out using a wrench.
  4. Pull the spark plug out using a nose plier or other tool.
  5. Pull them out using a magnet and a wrench.
  6. Pull it out by a rubber hose/ pipe.

Hereof, do I need a special tool to remove spark plugs?

To remove spark plugs, you need a spark plug removal tool that grabs and twists the spark plugs inside your vehicle's engine. Because spark plugs can be in awkward positions, you may also need an extension for your spark plug socket.

Can you remove spark plugs with a regular socket?

Like I stated in the above paragraphs, spark plug sockets "cradle" the spark plug so it will not get damaged. A traditional socket would not hold the spark plug snug enough and it would fall out upon installation or removal, which could cause damage to the spark plug itself.

When should I change my lawn mower spark plug?

Replace spark plugs as often as is recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Change spark plugs at the beginning of every mowing season (in the spring) and/or every 100 hours of use.
  • Use the same spark plugs recommended by the manufacturer of your lawn tractor or push mower.

What kind of spark plugs do lawnmowers use?

Ideally, most automobile spark plugs use a thread size of about 14mm thread why those of lawn mower range between 10 to 12 mm. Because of these differences in thread sizes, they just won't fit into the same hole or the unit in which the plug is to be fit in.

How do I know if my lawn mower spark plug is bad?

Here's How to Know if a Lawn Mower Spark Plug is Bad
  1. You can't get the engine to fire up at all.
  2. You have to tug extra hard for longer than usual on the rewind.
  3. Your lawn mower loses power while moving.
  4. The gas runs out quicker than it used to.

How do you get a deep spark plug out?

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Dennis Walden

Dennis owns a small farm and loves to grill since his early childhood. He’s a professional cook, but hiking and enjoying the great outdoors is his no less favorite part of life.