As a homeowner, landscape professional, or friendly neighbor helping to keep the subdivision looking its best, you may be using a walk-behind mower, a riding mower, or a zero-turn mower to cut grass this summer. All three mower types have …
The 5 Ways You Can Stop Your Lawn Mower From Leaking Gas Read More »
The lawn-cutting season has just gotten underway, but you’ve discovered the battery which assists in getting your gas-powered walk-behind lawn mower or riding mower running is not holding enough of a charge to turn over the engine. Why does your …
With the weather getting warmer, you’ve decided it’s time to dust off that lawn mower and give it a tune-up so the mower will be ready for some serious grass-cutting over the next few months. However, after firing up the …
The average life expectancy of a walk-behind lawn mower is eight to ten years, provided you perform regular maintenance like annual tune-ups, periodic oil changes, and using the right lawn mower oil type. But what do you do if the …
Oil. It’s vital in keeping the lawn mower engine parts lubricated, but what kind of oil is suitable for a lawn mower? What is the best type of oil for a lawn mower? That depends on what kind of mower …
As the weather warms up enough for the perennials to begin blooming, you’re probably calculating how many days to wait until you fire up the lawn mower. While you’re watching your lawn slowly come back from hibernation, you should take …
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It’s a beautiful and clear afternoon with low humidity; the perfect day to mow your lawn. You find you’re able to start your walk-behind mower or riding mower, but as soon as you begin cutting the grass, the engine suddenly …
Due to carbon build-up and a weakened electrode, a small engine spark plug will degrade over time. If the engine on your lawn and garden equipment won’t start, or it runs poorly, chances are the spark plug is worn out. …
If you’re not getting the results you want after cutting the grass, you may be using the wrong lawn mower blade or blades on your walk-behind mower or riding mower. There are, essentially, three kinds of blades that can be …
Similar to an automobile engine, a small engine on a self-propelled lawn mower, push mower, or riding mower uses a carburetor to help run the engine, which is why you should keep the carburetor clean. The lawn mower carburetor ensures …
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