Yard Machines repair parts that you may need for your gas walk-behind lawn mower
- Fuel filter. The fuel filter traps dirt and contaminants in the gasoline before the fuel enters the carburetor.
- Gas tank cap. The gas tank cap covers the fuel tank and has a small vent in the cap that allows fuel to flow out of the tank to the carburetor.
- Sparkplug. The sparkplug provides the ignition spark that lights the fuel inside the cylinder to drive the piston.
- Flywheel key. The flywheel key mates the flywheel to the engine crankshaft.
What to do when your Yard Machines gas walk-behind mower engine won't stay running
Fuel system problems often cause the engine to stall, so you'll need to rebuild or replace the carburetor if it won't stay running. Our fuel, ignition and compression problems video provides additional tips for troubleshooting fuel system problems.
Some engines stall if the gas cap vent gets clogged. Check your mower's gas cap and clear the vent if it has one. Tuning up the mower engine may also help keep the engine running as you mow the grass.