You notice your mower isn’t giving you the power it once did. It could be simply due to overworking your engine or indicate something more serious developing. A Husqvarna mower loses power when the engine runs hot or doesn’t get good airflow and fuel flow. This can be the result of a low engine oil …
Lawn Mowers
You know your Hustler zero turn best so when the engine seems to be running rough, it’s time to find the problem and fix it. A Huster mower runs rough when the engine isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark due to a plugged air filter, stuck choke, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel filter, dirty …
You turn the ignition key to find the engine won’t turn over. You’re only hearing a clicking sound because the solenoid isn’t providing the power to engage the starter motor. A Hustler mower clicks but won’t start or turn over due to a weak battery, bad ground, faulty starter solenoid, bad starter motor, or loose …
While there is always some vibration when operating a Hustler mower, the vibration you are feeling is more extreme than normal. A Huster mower vibrates due to worn engine mounting bolts, a failing PTO clutch, wrong mower blades, unbalanced blades, a worn belt, bad deck bearings, or debris lodged in the mower. Before looking for …
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, …
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, …