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Walk-behind mower stalling when engaging blade

By: greqor on Oct 13, 2026 05:22 PM EST
Our gas walk-behind lawn mower starts up on the first pull and idles smoothly, but the engine sputters and dies the moment the blade engagement lever is pushed forward into thick grass. I replaced the spark plug and drained the old fuel from the tank, but the issue remains. What mechanical checks should a homeowner do before taking outdoor power equipment to a repair shop?

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