Mcculloch 3540p Petrol Lawn Mower Manual

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I have just moved in to a house and inherited the last occupants McCulloch 3540P Lawn Mower. It seems to have petrol in it but I pull the start up cord and nothing happens. I can't see any on/off switches although it has a cold start up button which I have tried but no luck. The mower seems to be dead basically.
Seeing as I know absolutely nothing about petrol lawnmowers and have tried googling this to no avail, can anyone offer advice about this? What could the problem be?

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  • #2
    ok first remove the spark plug ,re connect to ht lead pull cord and put plug end near metal
    your looking for a spark if there isnt one use sand paper or a knife to clean the plug check replace
    check petrol filter ,follow the pipe down its lengh to a box with a sponge in it take apart and clean
    on your way you will find a small tap its the petrol on off
    if its two stroke it might be flooded with stale mix turn off and pull cord slowly a few times to build compression whe it gets difficult swith on and pull should blow off any old fuel in the thing
    wd40 is a great engine starter also remove carb gaurd and spray inside
    also clean air filter its in a plastic container somewhere with a sponge inside or a cardboard thing
    hope some of that helps
    is it two stroke or not ?
    you have the yellow peril of machines
  • #3
    Where would you like to start. It's a petrol engine and the list of causes for it not starting is as long as you want it to be.
    But basically, the cause can probable be broken down to:
    No or insufficient spark at plug. Check the plug, adjust, clean or renew as appropriate. Check there is then a nice big spark by grounding the plug and turning over the engine. If not, probably better to seek expert advice.
    Insufficient or too much fuel reaching plug. Have you turned the fuel on? There will be a switch somewhere between the fuel tank and the carburettor. Other faults probably better left to a professional.
    If the previous occupant left the lawnmower behind, chances are that it may not have worked for a long time.
    Edit: beaten to it again
  • #4
    ok first remove the spark plug ,re connect to ht lead pull cord and put plug end near metal
    your looking for a spark if there isnt one use sand paper or a knife to clean the plug check replace
    check petrol filter ,follow the pipe down its lengh to a box with a sponge in it take apart and clean
    on your way you will find a small tap its the petrol on off
    if its two stroke it might be flooded with stale mix turn off and pull cord slowly a few times to build compression whe it gets difficult swith on and pull should blow off any old fuel in the thing
    wd40 is a great engine starter also remove carb gaurd and spray inside
    also clean air filter its in a plastic container somewhere with a sponge inside or a cardboard thing
    hope some of that helps
    is it two stroke or not ?
    you have the yellow peril of machines

    Wow!
    Thanks for the advice there. I managed to find the spark plug but thats about it. Haven't got a clue where the petrol filter is so I got kinda stuck at that point.
    I'm thinking I might just borrow my dads flymo.

    If the previous occupant left the lawnmower behind, chances are that it may not have worked for a long time.

    My thoughts also. Could be flogging a dead horse anyway.
  • #5
    Depends on the engine. Some Briggs and Stratton ones have a manual primer pump underneath the fuel tank you have to press 3-4 times to prime the engine. Looks like a round rubber button.
    If its not been used for a while it may well need a full service in any event.
    Of course the previous owners may have left it behind for a reason! (bugger beaten too!)
  • #6
    Ringing my dad to borrow his flymo now and I shall buy a proper lawn mower in due course.
    Thanks for the advice though guys.
  • #7
    Wow!
    Thanks for the advice there. I managed to find the spark plug but thats about it. Haven't got a clue where the petrol filter is so I got kinda stuck at that point.
    I'm thinking I might just borrow my dads flymo.
    My thoughts also. Could be flogging a dead horse anyway.

    use a spark plug spanner bout a quid at most stores
    remove the plug and give it a scrape
    the filter is an in line thing small plastic box usually somewhere down the pipe from the fuel tank
    actually on a briggs it might be on the side of the engine
    look at the rear towards the bottom for a switch to turn on the fuel
    i,ll bet its flooded because of a dirty plug not firing though
    also think its a two stroke but im not sure
    its at the front of the engine
    even a seized engine can be saved dont give up
    ive saved a ransomes that had a birds nest in it tough old things lawnmowers
    remove ht lead when working near the blades though
    safety first
    primer = dont think it will require priming but check if primer is filled up leave it be if not 2 squeezes no more
    check blades arent seized by turning them WITH HT LEAD REMOVED FROM PLUG
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