You are out mowing the lawn when you notice the cut doesn’t look as nice as it usually does. Not only does this affect the lawn’s appearance, but it may also indicate you have a parts failure. A Hustler lawn mower may have a bad or uneven cut due to low tire pressure; a worn, …
Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers
When you’re dealing with the engine, a repair can get pretty expensive if you don’t address a problem right away. If your engine doesn’t feel like its giving you the power it once did, check out the items below to find the cause. A Cub Cadet lawn mower will lose power when the engine doesn’t …
The best thing to do when you start seeing smoke is to stop mowing and shut off the engine. Troubleshoot the problem to avoid causing potential additional damage. A Hustler lawn mower may begin smoking when the air filter is plugged, the engine oil level is incorrect, an engine gasket is bad, or you have …
When you turn the ignition key and the engine turns over but just won’t start, there’s a good chance your mower isn’t getting the gas it needs. A Hustler lawn mower isn’t getting gas when the gas is old, the fuel filter is plugged, the fuel lines are clogged, the fuel pump is faulty, the …
You may smell the strong odor of fuel in the air or find a small puddle of gas under your mower indicating a fuel leak. Gas will also leave a trail of burnt grass in the lawn A Hustler lawn mower may begin leaking gas from a stuck carburetor float, bad carburetor gasket, old fuel …
I’ve had my zero-turn die in the middle of the lawn simply because I forgot to check the fuel gauge before I started mowing. However, it’s not always as simple as adding fuel. A Hustler lawn mower may start then die due to a plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel line, bad fuel pump, dirty carburetor, …
A Hustler zero turn mower won’t move forward or reverse due to a worn hydraulic pump belt, bed tensioner pulley, missing idler arm spring, or the drive release levers in the wrong position. A low hydraulic oil level, hot hydraulic oil, or air in the hydraulic system can also affect movement. Wait for the transmission …
Many problems that develop in a Hustler mower are from using the wrong type of gas. It’s not only important to use the right gas, but it’s also important to use it while it’s fresh. Gas-powered Hustler mowers use unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87-octane rating and maximum 10% ethanol content. This article addresses mowers …
When you can’t even get your mower to turn over, you need to begin looking for items that can keep the starter solenoid from energizing the starter to crank the engine. A Hustler zero turn mower won’t crank or turn over due to a dead battery; loose or corroded cables, connections, wiring, or terminals; a …
A Big Dog zero turn has a bad or uneven cut due to low tire pressure, unlevel deck, spindle damage, worn pully or spindle bearing, dull or damaged blades, worn deck belt, or a plugged mower deck. Keep reading for additional items that may cause a bad cut including operating the mower wrong. Refer to …