How to Start a Lawn Mower When It’s Hard to Pull - Troubleshooting Guide #1595846 (License: Personal Use)

A visibly frustrated man in a Hawaiian shirt and bucket hat strains to pull-start a gas-powered push mower, sweat dripping as he wrestles with the recoil starter. Nearby, a fuel can, oil container, and wrench suggest he’s already attempted basic maintenance-yet the engine remains uncooperative. The exaggerated expression and chaotic motion lines emphasize the universal homeowner struggle with finicky small engines.

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