Recommendations for easy to start push lawn mower?

Question

I cannot start my son's lawnmower. I borrowed it a couple of weeks ago and became very frustrated. And then my son became very frustrated with me when he drove across town to see what the problem was and the mower started right up for him on the first pull of the cord. No matter how hard I try, I do not have the strength to pull the cord hard enough. This is embarrassing to admit, but even so, I still have to find a way to mow my lawn. I think I will be able to handle cutting the grass, (even though I have pretty bad arthritis and some muscle problems) if I can only find a lawnmower that I can start. I am going thru a divorce and do not have a lot of money, so any economical recommendations would be appreciated. My house sits on 1/4 to 1/2 acre and there are some weeds in the lawn, and the grass is thick and plush especially after it has rained almost every day for over a month.

My son (in his frustration with me) told me that he did not have time to come over and mow the lawn for me. I never asked him to; I thought he was doing it out of the goodness of his heart, which I'm sure he was. I just don't want to be a burden to him and would like to conquer the lawnmower beast! Your comments and suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you, Linda

Answer 1

The easiest-to-start mower I ever used was an electric one.  They are light too, so really easy to push around.

The bad part is that you need long extension cords to reach all around the yard

Answer 2

Make sure that you prime it before starting it and make sure all levers are in start position.

Answer 3

Push lawnmowers now have easy start which makes the mowers start on the first pull. also if it has a primer push that a couple times

Answer 4

What you should do is ask a gardener to come do it. Normally it's only like $20 to do your garden, and it saves you the hassel of doing it.Sometimes even if you have a nice neighbour, they might be willing to help. A young lad in the neighbourhood also! I think in some places you can also ring your local council and they have helpers that are willing to come and help. I go and do my grandmas lawn whenever she needs it done. It takes me a couple hours, and she always buys me a block of chocolate! I'd never accept money from her. Your son should be more willing to help you, after all you are his mother!