# How to Know if the Starter Is Bad on My Lawn Mower
The starter motor on a lawn mower engine is a crucial component of the engine system. The starter provides the electrical current that fires the spark plug and causes internal combustion in a gas-powered engine. In electric mowers, the starter motor may serve as part of the power supply itself. A starter on a mower can die suddenly, or it can begin to exhibit erratic behavior or make strange sounds before it stops working.
Instructions
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Wait to see if the lawn mower starts up after turning the ignition. For push mowers, wait until after pulling the start cable to see if the mower starts.
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Listen closely for any sounds made immediately after trying to start the mower. If the mower does not start, listen for a clicking sound as you try to restart it. A clicking sound is a good indication that you have a bad starter.
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Keep track of how many times the lawn mower starts right away or requires a few attempts to start. A dying starter will work some of the time, but not every time.
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