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Why does my spark plug keep going black on my lawn mower?

Dennis WaldenSep 13, 2021

An excess of sooty, black carbon deposits may signal a carburetor malfunction, but it also may simply mean that you need to replace the spark plug with one that burns hotter or operate the mower more efficiently.

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In this way, 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.
In respect to this, how do I clean the carburetor on my lawn mower?

Additionally, what would cause spark plugs to burn out?

Overheating. Repeated overheating of the spark plug tip can cause the plug to prematurely fail. Overheating can be caused by many things like pre-ignition and a malfunctioning cooling system. Pre-ignition can lead to heat building up in the combustion chamber causing the spark plugs to fail.

How often should you replace a lawn mower spark plug?

How often should you change spark plugs in a lawn mower? Lawn mower spark plugs should be changed according to your lawn mower owners manual, or annually if your manual does not specify. Another good option is to change the spark plugs once the winter season starts so it will be ready to go when Spring arrives.

How do you clean a lawn mower carburetor without removing it?

However, you can not spray the carburetor when the engine is off since it cannot do the cleaning without being propelled. All you need to do is to start the engine and spray directly at the center of the carburetor while it is running. Any deposits clogging in the carburetor will easily be removed.

Can a lawn mower start without a spark plug?

When the spark plug doesn't fire or fires intermittently, your lawn mower engine won't start, or if it does start, it will stall. The plug is an electrical device that gets its power from an induction coil connected to the engine flywheel and ignites the fuel in the combustion chamber.
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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.