Push mowers are different from self-propelled mowers because they do not utilize a transmission or belt to assist with moving the mower. The operator is the one moving the mower using the operator’s physical strength to complete the task. A self-propelled mower often costs more than a push mower. There are many types of push …
Lawn Mowers
If you own a lawn mower, chances are you have had a belt come off your mower and wondered why. If you have a belt that won’t stay on your lawn mower or mower deck you need to check over your lawn mower to make sure your belts are in good condition and there isn’t …
So you got in a hurry and you overfilled the oil in your mower engine. No big deal right? Wrong. The manufacturer provides a recommended amount of oil needed for your engine. So why add more than that? If you find yourself doing this, adding too much oil can hurt a lawn mower engine. Too …
If you’ve decided it’s time to upgrade your mower, determining whether or not it will fit through your gate is a must. While the question seems simple, finding out the answer isn’t as cut and dry as you’d hope. There are riding mowers that will fit through a gate, but unfortunately, not all will. If …
Have you ever noticed while you are mowing your lawn mower is smelling a little hot? Engines are very expensive so it is best to stop the engine and figure out why this is happening before you cause greater engine damage. A lawn mower may overheat due to a low engine oil level, the wrong …
With the introduction of manual lawn mowers, companies have adopted a more eco-friendly way of cutting grass other than using electric lawnmowers. Not all manual lawn mowers are made equally since some of them are able to be adjusted to cut the varying lengths of grass. Manual mowers are great tools to use if you …
You probably know what the source of power is in, say, a lawn mower. It is the engine. Without that, you may as well be pushing one of those hand-powered lawn mowers. The engine is what creates the power that spins the blades fast enough to cut your grass. But do you know what transmits …
Sometimes do-it-yourself repairs can be well worth the time and effort. The same is true for using a fluid to start your lawn mower. We have all been there. The mower just will not start. It takes you yanking on the starter string multiple times to get the mower going. Many believe the best simple …
I was recently in the market to buy a zero-turn lawn mower to mow my yard. With so many options and decisions to make when purchasing a lawn mower, I want to share the most important factors so you can focus on what’s important in a mower for your yard. So how do you choose …
So you walk up to the garage, open the door, and wham…it hits you! The smell of gasoline fills the garage air and notice the culprit is your lawn mower. So you need to check it out. First thing is to roll the mower out of the garage into a well ventilated area. Your mower …