5 Signs Your Lawn Mower Needs Professional Repair

Intro:

Nothing’s more frustrating than dragging your mower out for the season and hearing… nothing. Or worse — sputtering, choking, or that ominous puff of white smoke.If your mower isn’t cutting it (literally), it might be time to call in the pros. Let’s break down the top 5 signs your lawn mower needs professional repair, and how Guerrilla Soundz in Hampton Roads can help you avoid wasting time or money.

1. It Won’t Start — Even After Fresh Gas & Spark Plug Checks

This is the most obvious sign, and it usually means there’s a deeper issue like:

• A clogged carburetor

• Bad ignition coil

• Fuel system blockage

Pro Tip: According to Briggs & Stratton, stale fuel left in the tank for winter is a leading cause of non-starting mowers1.

Guerrilla Fix: Guerrilla Soundz offers carburetor cleaning, ignition repair, and full diagnostics to get your mower running ASAP.

2. It Starts… But Runs Rough

If your mower is:

• Surging up and down

• Sputtering

• Cutting out randomly

It might have air leaks, clogged jets, or old fuel gumming up the system.

Guerrilla Fix: We’ll tune it up and replace any worn gaskets, fuel filters, or lines causing performance issues

3. It Smokes While Running

White, blue, or black smoke is never a good sign. You may be dealing with:

• Oil leaks

• A blown head gasket

• An overfilled or tilted engine

According to Consumer Reports, running a mower while it's smoking can worsen internal damage and even ruin the engine2.

Guerrilla Fix: We’ll check and replace damaged seals, clean the engine, and stop the smoke before it becomes a full-blown failure.

4. Blades Don’t Spin or Cut Properly

If the motor runs but the blades don’t, the issue might be:

• Broken belts

• Seized spindles

• Damaged clutch or control cables

Guerrilla Fix: Guerrilla Soundz provides blade sharpening, belt replacement, and spindle repair for both push and riding mowers.

5. It’s Leaking Gas or Oil

Visible leaks aren’t just messy — they’re dangerous. Cracked fuel lines, bad gaskets, or broken fittings could lead to fires or complete engine failure.

Guerrilla Fix: We’ll inspect your mower’s fuel and oil systems to locate leaks and replace failing components — fast.

What Guerrilla Soundz Offers:

• Full diagnostics

• Seasonal tune-ups

• Oil changes & air filters

• Carburetor rebuilds

• Blade sharpening & belt replacements

• Generator and ATV engine repair

• Pickup & drop-off available in some areas

Serving the 757 with Pride

From Hampton and Newport News to Chesapeake and Norfolk, Guerrilla Soundz is the trusted name in small engine repair.

We keep your lawn gear running so you can get the job done — without replacing your equipment every year.

Book your repair today at GuerrillaSoundz.com or call us now.
Your lawn will thank you.

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Footnotes

1. Briggs & Stratton: “Top 10 Reasons Your Mower Won’t Start” — https://www.briggsandstratton.com