It’s Saturday morning, the day you set aside to mow the lawn with your brand-new electric lawn mower. You’re all set and ready to go, you look out the window and your heart sinks because it’s raining. Now, you start to wonder if you can mow the lawn in the rain. As a general rule, …
Lawn Mowers
We all have power tools laying around our houses that we no longer use. For most of us, this may be an outdated lawn mower that struggles to cut even the tiniest tufts of grass. When it’s time to move on to greener pastures, it’s critical that we dispose of our old equipment properly before …
Like a car battery, the life of a lawn mower battery is not infinite. They die and usually at the most inopportune times. Although frustrating, there are some options to remedy the situation so you can get back to mowing the lawn to get it looking nice again. One alternative is jumping the battery like …
The start of summer means that it is time to bring out your lawn mower to keep your yard well manicured. If your mower was in storage during the colder months, the battery could have drained, and you will want to keep the battery charged throughout the season so that you are prepared to mow …
You’re probably familiar with using Redex as your go-to petrol system cleaner in an automobile. But have you ever wondered if it can—or rather, should—be used in a lawn mower? Redex can be used in any combustion engine and is suitable for everything from cars and vans to lawn mowers. Redex can be used in …
From the time zero turn mowers hit the market in 1965 they have not been the best on hills. The Excel Hustler company brought these mowers to market and since then there have been many other manufacturers that have developed their own zero-turn lawn mowers. Not one manufacturer can claim it has a mower that …
You finally find time to mow your lawn and then you find your lawn mower battery is dead. It’s frustrating when you have to go through extra steps to get your mower started by charging or replacing the battery. In my line of work at a lawn mower repair facility, I often get asked, “What …
Craftsman riding lawn mowers are a well-known lawn mower brand that has been around for generations. Many people recognize the brand for their tools, but they are also known for its lawn mowers. Craftsman offers push mowers, self-propelled mowers, riding mowers, and zero-turn lawn mowers. Here is a guide to some of the most common …
The average homeowner may not know what a lawn mower clutch is, let alone how it works. But, the truth of the matter is that these clutches are very important and can be one of the most expensive parts of your lawn mower. An electric lawn mower clutch also referred to as a power take-off …
You will be spending a lot of your time mowing your lawn during the summer season. Summertime is full of amazing outdoor get-togethers, pool time, and late-night fires—all hosted right outside your back door. To enjoy all of these activities you will need to keep your yard well-maintained and perfect for hosting all these events. …